STATEMENT OF SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN ON THE RISE IN HIV INFECTIONS

A 500% increase in HIV infections among young Filipinos is a public health emergency that demands immediate and decisive action. It is a wake-up call that our youth are in danger.

The DepEd should act on its commitment to address inconsistencies in D.O. No. 031 s. 2018 and ensure the proper rollout of age- and development-appropriate reproductive health education. We must engage parents through the Parent Effectiveness Service and reinforce values through GMRC and Values Education. Kailangang mailigtas natin ang kabataan sa panganib ng HIV--bago pa ito tuluyang lumala.