The 2021 observance of the National Family Planning (FP) month this August is anchored on the principle of initiating and promoting open communication about FP with the theme “Usap Tayo sa Family Planning, atbp.” The celebration aims to raise awareness on the importance and benefits of FP in promoting the overall health and well-being of continue reading : POPCOM and DOH encourage couples to talk about FP
Vice Mayor Maria Olivia B. Pascual supports PPDP Localization in Lal-lo, Cagayan
Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor Maria Olivia B. Pascual of the Municipality of Lal-lo, Cagayan pledged to support the Institutionalization and Localization of the Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) during the virtual meeting with stakeholders on July 16, 2021. Pascual acknowledged that one of the primary responsibilities of the local government unit is to continue reading : Vice Mayor Maria Olivia B. Pascual supports PPDP Localization in Lal-lo, Cagayan
2021 World Population Day highlights importance of prioritizing sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people
This year’s celebration of the 2021 World Population Day (WPD) recognizes the importance of investing in sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people amidst the challenges of the COVID-19. This year’s theme “Dynamic Demographics: To address population growth or decline, we need rights and choices at the center”aims to raise awareness about the continue reading : 2021 World Population Day highlights importance of prioritizing sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people
President Duterte: Teenage Pregnancy an ‘urgent national priority’
On June 25, 2021, President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Executive Order (EO) No. 141 which adopts the implementation of measures to address the root causes of the rising number of teenage pregnancies as a national priority. In the said EO, the government acknowledges that engendered patterns of discrimination, deep-seated norms and attitudes that normalize and continue reading : President Duterte: Teenage Pregnancy an ‘urgent national priority’
