Women and Girls’ Rights

Gov’t, UN, partners call for prioritization of reproductive rights, human capital investment

July 12, 2023

July 11, Pasay City – In celebration of World Population Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD),  the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) called for the advancement of gender equality and the attainment of the demographic dividend through investing in people and opportunities. “Currently, […]

House Committee approves consolidated bill for proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act

May 23, 2023

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—In a significant move towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of Filipino adolescents, the House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports Development, led by Chair Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III, approved the substitute bill for the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act today, May 23. During its 6th regular meeting on Tuesday morning, […]

Majority of Pinoys believe funding for family planning important

May 5, 2022

8 in 10 Pinoys think women are equally capable of taking leadership roles Almost nine in 10 Filipino adults believe that it is important for the government to allocate adequate public funding for modern methods of family planning. In a March 2022 Pulse Asia Survey, 88 percent of respondents said that it is important that […]

Senatorial candidates on key issues on reproductive health and the prevention of VAWG

April 29, 2022

We looked at the position and track record of senatorial candidates on the following policy issues on reproductive health and the prevention of violence against women and girls. Reproductive Health (RA 10354). The law guarantees and enables measures for the sexual and reproductive rights of women, men, young people and families through comprehensive and accessible […]