Marcos stresses CSE to curb teenage pregnancy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized on Friday the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in addressing rising teenage pregnancy rates.

During an interview, Marcos highlighted that young mothers often lack knowledge about pregnancy care and nutrition, which leads to difficulties for both them and their children.

The president stressed that teaching CSE is crucial to help address challenges such as single motherhood and child poverty by informing students about the consequences of early pregnancies.

Marcos believes it is imperative to educate adolescent mothers about motherhood, including proper prenatal care and nutrition.

He also noted the need to explain to children about 'options' and 'consequences' of early parenthood to make them more knowledgeable about their choices.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian plans to investigate Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Senate Bill 1979 due to concerns from the Christian community, while the National Coalition for the Family and the Constitution (NCFC) expressed worries over concepts like gender fluidity and contraception.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured the public that no 'inappropriate concepts' related to CSE would be implemented in schools, emphasizing age-appropriate and culturally relevant content.