THE Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) has launched a campaign to reduce teenage pregnancies by bridging the communication gap between parents and their adolescent children. The program "Konektado Tayo" was organized together with the Department of Health (DoH) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAid). It will use social media platforms such as Facebook to reach target audiences and help improve the quality of conversations about love, sexuality and relationships. USAid Acting Deputy Mission Director Jeff Goebel cited research suggesting that promoting age-appropriate conversations on sex and sexuality between parents and teen children will lead to better decision making and safer sex practice. Perez said the campaign will teach parents how to become primary advisers and consultants to their children as they transition into adulthood.

Source: Manila Times July 22, 2021 16:30 UTC