cross-posted from : https://lemmy.zip/post/59075240

According to data cited by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), the percentage of Filipino girls aged 15 to 19 who had begun childbearing declined from 8.6% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2022.

However, live births among girls aged 10 to 14 rose from 2,411 in 2019 to 3,343 in 2023, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) civil registration data referenced by the CPD.

The 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey reported that approximately 10.9% of girls aged 15–19 in the region have begun childbearing. It’s the highest rate among all regions in the country.

  • chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    4·
    11 days ago

    From the article it sounds like people think the causes are social media, lack of sex education for middle school age students, and vulnerability of children of parents working overseas

    • Zozano@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      Yeah I was certain it wasn’t a case of preteens getting knocked up with half-white kids, but it still needs to be said.