Philippines report reveals surge in teen pregnancy
epa11132861 Mothers with their babies wait outside a public health clinic during an immunization program for infants in Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines, 07 February 2024. A recent report by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) revealed an increase in the number of births registered by young girls between the ages of 10-14 in the Philippines, with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) citing concern and calling for action to protect the sexual, reproductive health and rights of adolescents. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
