Healthy choices: informed voices.

Sex education remains Remains Controversial in the Philippines. The

Department of Education has proposed the introduction of sexual and

reproductive rights education as early as Grade 4. In its proposed 2022 basic

education curriculum, DepEd will merge the currently separate subjects of

Health and Physical Education.

“The town's hope lies in its youth” It is according to Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Youth can

be the hope of this country by the help of education because, education is the key of

success. Many young people are trying hard to be successful, they’re giving their best

at school so that they can get a high grade. Because for them grades matters. But

According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) by the

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 5.4% or 5,531 of women aged 15 to 19 in the

country have been pregnant. In 2017, the PSA found that teenage pregnancy in the

same age group was at 8.6%. The agency also noted that for 2022, the decreasing

trend in teenage pregnancy was recorded among 15 regions. Therefore even if they are

studying so much they are still not aware of sex education.

Sex education is a high quality teaching and learning about a broad

variety of topics related to sex and sexuality. It educate the students to have a better

understanding about a sensitive issues about sex. It opens the mind of students in

what is right and wrong, what are the boundaries and how to express their selves. It

explores values and beliefs about those topics and helps people gain the skills that are

needed to navigate relationships with self, partners, and community, and manage

one’s own sexual health, furthermore Sex education helps individuals understand the

consequences of sexual activity and provides information on contraceptive methods.

This knowledge can contribute to a reduction in unintended pregnancies and the

associated social and economic challenge.

According to Sen. Win Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic

Education "It is important that we stop the ballooning numbers of early pregnancies

among young people, especially since young mothers often do not complete their

education and are deprived of a bright future." It will also help to educate them about

the possible causes of having sex with someone such as HIV and Aids that can

transmitted sexually. So it is really important to be sex educated, it will help yourself,

other people and the world to have a better understanding without criticism.

“Good choice leads to rejoice.” We should always remember the lessons

that we have learned in our lives. Life is short, and we cannot change what we
have already done. In life, there is no rewind; choose what is right, not what
can make you happy, because happiness is just temporary. Choosing what can
make us happy is not wrong, but it is not always right, so in life, choose what
is right. Let’s live a life without judgement and criticism. Let's break the
stereotypes about sexuality. Always remember that you matter; your well-being
matters. Communication is your strength, consent is your guide, and respect is
your foundation. So with that, always think twice and be wise.