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Experts, advocates express concerns about the ‘unseen crisis of

WEB8 June 2022 – Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide—or about 121 million—are unintended, prompting experts and advocates from international agencies, governments and civil societies to band together and sound the alarm on what has been widely deemed an “unseen crisis” on a global scale.

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What We Need to Know about Adolescent Reproductive Health

WEBPhilippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Rm. 203, Bencom Bldg., 115 Maginhawa St., Teacher's Village East, Diliman, Quezon City 1101

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Home – Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and …

WEBThe Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) urges all to follow precautionary measures if they can, and for key government agencies and local government units to prioritize the marginalized and most vulnerable, particularly in the provision of health services and financial assistance.

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Strengthening Tobacco Regulation to Protect Young People

WEBBy Leonardo Jaminola III. During the upcoming May elections, it is imperative to elect leaders that would push for stronger tobacco regulation, boost public health, and work for the benefit of young people rather than …

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A Primer on Adolescent Pregnancy in the Philippines

WEB1 SECTION I Adolescent and Adolescent Pregnancy Situation in the Philippines The United Nations defines adolescents as those belonging to the age group of 10- 19 years (World Health Organization,

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Towards a Better Future for the Youth

WEB6 Towards a Better Future for the Youth 2. Who are the Filipino adolescents? As of 2010, Filipino adolescents (aged 10-19) comprise 22% or 20.2 million of the country’s total population.ii The 2010 Census also reported that at least 33.4% of the population or 30.7 million Filipinos are under

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Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development

WEBCommitted to working with and among legislative bodies from the national down to the local level, Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development primarily works within the halls of Congress, devoted to developing policy champions and generating viable, responsive, and people-centered public policies on population and human development.

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The RPRH Law at 5: Breaking through barriers, broadening …

WEBDecember 21, 2017. On this day five years ago, the reproductive health (RH) bill was signed into law and officially became Republic Act 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Act of 2012.

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: a much-needed investment …

WEBAn estimated PhP 4.7 million allocation to Central Office and 16 CHDs is required to support WASH-FIT10 roll-out across the country. This is to improve WASH services in Health Care Facilities (HCF) which are crucial in the fight against COVID-19. To ensure access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities and to appropriately deal with

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New study reveals 1 in 7 Pinoy students aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes

WEBSenate bill easing e-cig regulation set to worsen the problem – child rights group. September 21—A new study monitoring youth tobacco use reveals worrying statistics on the prevalence of use, lax regulations, and wide availability of tobacco products including e-cigarettes, prompting child rights advocates led by the Child Rights Network …

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Dialogue highlights crucial role of LGUs in RPRH Law …

WEBRecognizing the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development and the Zuellig Family Foundation organized a dialogue that discussed best practices as well as challenges of …

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PEOPLE re ece rec e PeCOUNT PLCPD POLICY BRIEF e Oe Or …

WEBPLCPD POLICY BRIEF What We Owe Our Teens: Addressing adolescent pregnancy in the Philippines 3 Figure 2. Number of registered live births by adolescent mothers under 15 years old, 2008-2019 19 Figure 3.

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[Policy Brief] What We Owe Our Teens: Addressing adolescent …

WEBPhilippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Rm. 203, Bencom Bldg., 115 Maginhawa St., Teacher's Village East, Diliman, Quezon City 1101

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Legislative Agenda for the 19th Congress – Philippine Legislators

WEBPhilippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Rm. 203, Bencom Bldg., 115 Maginhawa St., Teacher's Village East, Diliman, Quezon City 1101

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RPRH Law five years on: Uphold sexual and reproductive health …

WEBThe implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law, which has faced huge and constant challenges since its enactment five years ago, has not been smooth-sailing. Bu…

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Training courses and seminars – Philippine Legislators’ Committee …

WEBLength of training: 2 days. Expected output: communication plan, media advocacy plan. *For inquiries or requests for training and other concerns, please contact us at +63-2-8709 6480, +63-2-8281 6253 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected] .

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Maternal Newborn and Child Health and Nutrition

WEBPLCPD POLICY BRIEF | Philippine Policies on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition: Towards Achieving MDGs 4 and 5 Global Mandates on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition The Philippines, together with the rest of the other nations, is a signatory to international

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