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Teen Pregnancies Drop, But Young Girls Face Rising Risks

2/12/2026

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Story summary

Pregnancies among girls aged 15–19 in the Philippines declined from 8.6% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2022, while pregnancies among ages 10–14 increased from 2,411 in 2019 to 3,343 in 2023.
Local officials established teen centers for health inquiries, but effectiveness is questioned.
Barriers hinder prevention—limited information access and cultural silence.
Young parents Eman and Jenny say school reproductive health education is inadequate and call for improved teacher training.

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Story summary

Pregnancies among girls aged 15–19 in the Philippines declined from 8.6% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2022, while pregnancies among ages 10–14 increased from 2,411 in 2019 to 3,343 in 2023.
Local officials established teen centers for health inquiries, but effectiveness is questioned.
Barriers hinder prevention—limited information access and cultural silence.
Young parents Eman and Jenny say school reproductive health education is inadequate and call for improved teacher training.