LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Officials of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in the Ilocos Region have expressed concern over the alarming rise in adolescent pregnancies in the region, particularly among girls under the age of 15.
In a press statement last week, CPD Region 1 Director Aileen Serrano called for collective action to curb adolescent pregnancies, emphasizing the need for a coordinated effort across all sectors.