TACLOBAN
CITY, Nov. 15 (PNA) − The Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) in Eastern Visayas
has launched a school-based caravan to educate children on the consequences of
teenage pregnancy in the region.
The group
prioritized the campaign considering that the region is the second highest in
live-in arrangements among teenagers in the Philippines in the past decade,
according to La Rhaine Viernes, PPS regional chapter president.
The activity
is part the National Children’s Month celebration of the group.
“We have
many campaigns but we prioritize this caravan for we acknowledge the importance
of educating children to reduce teenage pregnancy incidence in our region,”
Viernes said.
The caravan
has an interactive session and has partnered with teachers and parents in
educating the children.
Viernes
assured that the caravan will not stop even after the month-long celebration
but will continue in the next 15 months. If possible, they will visit schools
all over the region.
The PPS is a
medical specialty society recognized regionally and internationally as the
leader in relevant aspects of child care.
Mary Grace
Uy, PPS project head on anti-pregnancy explained that lack of education,
curiosity, and family set-up are factors leading to teenage pregnancies.
“We have
been telling the teenagers about the good news that sex is not the answer and
true love waits,” Uy added.
Uy
emphasized that to resolve this issue, everyone should go back to the family
structure. Parents should teach their children good values and moral standards,
and have an open communication at home.
“This is a
concern of every citizen here and we really need to rise to do something about
this particular problem,” Uy added.
“Isulong Kalidad
na Edukasyon para sa Lahat ng Bata” is the theme for the National Children’s
Month, which highlights children’s right to education and encourage
stakeholders to advocate inclusive and equitable life-long learning
opportunities for all children. (PNA) FPV/SQM/Ana Rose Cinco (OJT)
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