“The economic and social costs of early pregnancies are profound, perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting opportunities for young women,” Dr. Ernesto Pernia, former Socioeconomic Planning secretary and a trustee of The Forum, said.

Local champions from Ifugao and Benguet gathered in Albay for a strategic planning workshop to strengthen the implementation of their provincial RH ordinances and sustain advocacy efforts under the Sulong RH project.