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Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Manila, Philippines—Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her the pills...

Campaign expands reproductive health access in PH

Over the weekend, the Philippines broke another record. But there’s a bigger story worth telling about the event. Despite intermittent rain on Sunday evening, Watsons...

HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer risk by 80% for girls under 16—study

An international team of researchers said Monday that receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine by age 16 reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer by...

Villar: Advancing women’s rights a lifetime commitment

For her advocacy in helping the youth sector, Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar joined prominent female leaders who were recognized for...

Family planning conference tackles reproductive health strategies

The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and The Forum for Family Planning and Development, Inc....

Boosting reproductive health efforts against unintended pregnancies

Despite declining total fertility rates in the Philippines, unintended pregnancies remain a pressing issue in the country, particularly among young women. In fact, according...

Taguig implements health, dev’t program for SK leaders

The Taguig City government has organized a special orientation program for local Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders. Dubbed Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP), the project...

Roots of Health pilots “PAD-ibig Diaries” in Palawan to elevate discourse on sex education

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan–Valentine's Day took on a new dimension for students at Palawan National School as they delved into PAD-ibig Diaries, a groundbreaking...

COVID opens teens to abuse: PopCom

The negative impacts of the pandemic on health and wellbeing have spread far and wide among members of the Philippine population, and its adverse...

PH to strengthen reproductive health

The Philippine government has strengthened its international commitments to improve programs in reproductive health in the country. Speaking on behalf of the government, Socioeconomic Planning...

UNFPA launches State of World Population 2019 report

Despite remarkable achievements in the past five decades, much more must be done to break the barriers that prevent women, men and couples from...

Breaking barrier and misconceptions key to sustain acceptance and utilization of modern contraception

As the government intensifies the implementation of its family planning program in the next four years, much more needs to be done to educate...

RH bill redux

"If the SC affirms its earlier decision, Celdran can possibly go to jail for his advocacy for the bill. What a price to pay...

Amid rise in teen pregnacy, parents urged to teach RH

With three teenage pregnancies for every 50 pregnant women in the country, Save the Children Philippines has called on parents to take an active...
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