Updated at 12:07 am Nov. 24, 2021

The Department of Health (DoH) and the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) launched "I Choose #MalayaAkongMaging," a platform where adolescents could discuss with their peers and medical experts sexual and reproductive issues.

PopcCom Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez 3rd said the campaign is in compliance with Executive Order 141 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in June, mandating the creation of a "whole-of-government" approach in addressing the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy.

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