Senator Risa Hontiveros dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding Senate Bill No. 1979, or the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023, assuring the public that concerns will be addressed in Senate plenary debates.
She emphasized that Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the bill would be culturally contextualized and guided by DepEd standards, not blindly following international frameworks.
Hontiveros condemned misinformation campaigns against the bill, saying they mislead the public and harm efforts to protect teens.
She remains open to amendments and discussions with colleagues to ensure the bill meets national needs.
Critics, including the National Coalition for the Family, have petitioned to scrap the bill, citing moral and societal concerns.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 17, 2025
