RH

Turning setbacks into push backs: An urgent appeal to enact the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Law

October 11, 2023

This International Day of the Girl, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) reiterates its commitment to empowering every girl and breaking the barriers that hinder her growth. We firmly urge Congress, particularly the Senate, to swiftly pass the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill. We call on national government agencies to prioritize the allocation of substantial resources for programs aimed at boosting adolescent sexual and reproductive health. By investing in girls and ensuring their access to education, vital information, and services, we collectively strive to transform setbacks into push backs against unequal gender norms and institutional barriers, safeguarding the well-being and potential of the Filipino girl.

Presidential candidates on key issues on RH and the prevention of VAWG

April 7, 2022

We looked at the position and track record of presidential candidates on the following policy issues on reproductive health and the prevention of violence against women and girls. Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313). The law penalizes all forms of sexual harassment in streets and public spaces as well as in online spaces. Reproductive Health (RA […]

#GirlDefenders Vote reunites women and girls’ rights advocates in culmination of National Women’s Month celebration

March 29, 2022

About 20 women and girls’ rights organizations gathered in Quezon City tonight to talk about what voting for women and girls’ rights means to them – amplifying the issues of women and girls as a priority agenda in the 2022 elections.  In his message, Mr. Romeo Dongeto, PLCPD’s Executive Director, highlighted the legislative milestones in […]

PLCPD urges local and national bets to defend RH in Cotabato City forum

April 14, 2016

April 12, 2016 COTABATO CITY – Advocacy group Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) challenged national and local candidates to ensure the full implementation of the Reproductive Health Law in a forum today at the El Manuel Hotel and Convention Center. Mr. Rio Magpayo, PLCPD manager for local advocacy, stressed that reproductive health […]