House panel endorses bill allowing minors to access reproductive health care services
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House Committee on Youth and Sports Development Endorses Measure for Minors’ Access to Reproductive Health Care Services
By Billy Begas
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development has endorsed, for plenary approval, the measure that will allow minors to access reproductive health care services.
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act (House Bill 8910)
The proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act (House Bill 8910) seeks to establish a comprehensive policy addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and provide age and development-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education.
Access to Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents
- If the person is 15 years old to below 18 years of age, access to reproductive health services shall be made available to adolescents without the need for consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- If below 15 years old, who have already begun childbearing, who are pregnant, or who have experienced sexual abuse, miscarriage, sexually active, or engaged in high-risk behavior shall have full access to reproductive health services without the need of consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- In all other cases, consent to access reproductive health services shall be obtained from the adolescent’s parents or legal guardian if the person is below 15 years of age or is mentally incapacitated.
Promotion of Comprehensive Adolescent Sexuality Education (CASE)
The Department of Education, under the proposal, will develop and promote educational standards, modules, and materials to promote Comprehensive Adolescent Sexuality Education (CASE) in schools with the assistance of other concerned agencies.
Public Awareness and Communication Campaign
The measure also designates February of every year as the month for raising public awareness on preventing adolescent pregnancy and conducting a nationwide communication campaign.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs | The proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act aims to establish a comprehensive policy addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and provide age and development-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development | The Department of Education will develop and promote educational standards, modules, and materials to promote Comprehensive Adolescent Sexuality Education (CASE) in schools with the assistance of other concerned agencies. |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article are:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
The specific targets identified based on the article’s content are:
- Target 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs
- Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets are:
- The proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act aims to establish a comprehensive policy addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and provide age and development-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education.
- The Department of Education will develop and promote educational standards, modules, and materials to promote Comprehensive Adolescent Sexuality Education (CASE) in schools with the assistance of other concerned agencies.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs | The proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act aims to establish a comprehensive policy addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents and provide age and development-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development | The Department of Education will develop and promote educational standards, modules, and materials to promote Comprehensive Adolescent Sexuality Education (CASE) in schools with the assistance of other concerned agencies. |
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