WebJan 23, 2024 · LEGAZPI CITY --- Cases of early pregnancy in the Bicol region have continued to rise and caused alarm among authorities as the youngest reported mother is a 10-year old child from Camarines Sur out of the 12, 498 reported cases in the region, Josephine Chua, Population Commission spokesperson said. Data from the Population Commission … WebApr 12, 2024 · She added that young girls getting pregnant is higher in rural areas, noting the PSA data released on Jan 20, which shows that one in ten young women in the poorest quintile has been pregnant. POPCOM III said teenage pregnancy is both a health and development concern as it affects the health and total development of the individual with ...
More girls aged 10-14 get pregnant in the Philippines —POPCOM
WebDec 2, 2024 · A A. The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) is concerned about the increase of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines, saying it may be considered a national social emergency. According to a report on “24 Oras,” Philippine … WebMay 22, 2024 · Teenage pregnancy had become a major issue in the country that a “national social emergency” was declared by the National Economic and Development Authority in August 2024. In 2024, the lockdown exacerbated the situation as the imposed rules made it difficult for teenage girls and women in general to have access to medical facilities, … simplicity\u0027s ya
Despite availability of contraception, nearly half of all pregnancies ...
WebWhile the number of teenage pregnancies dropped in 2024, ... Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III said that there were 56,428 live births among 10-to-17-year-old mothers in 2024, 6,082 or 10% lower than the 62,510 recorded in 2024. WebFourth Quarter 2024 Social Weather Survey Items for the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM): Early teenage pregnancy tops the most important problems of women today. ... Filipinos say the most important problem of women today is early … WebAug 21, 2024 · Over a 10-year period, 1.2 million Filipina girls between the ages of 10 and 19 have had a child. That's a rate of 24 babies per hour. And the rate of teenage pregnancy is rising. According to the ... raymond james bellevue wa