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PBBM rejects the content of 'sex education' proposal
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. strongly criticized the proposed policies for sex education in the Philippines, particularly Senate Bill 1979, calling them "absurd" and "ridiculous." In a media interview, he expressed concerns about certain provisions in the bill that promote "woke" ideologies, which he believes are inappropriate for young children. Marcos stated that these provisions, such as the idea that every child should have the right to explore different sexualities, are unacceptable and distort the purpose of sex education. While he supports sex education focused on topics like reproductive anatomy, the consequences of early pregnancy, and HIV risks, Marcos emphasized that the "woke" elements in the bill are troubling. He vowed to reject the bill if it reaches his desk in its current form, stating that he would veto it as a parent and grandparent who feels strongly about the issue.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. strongly criticized the proposed policies for sex education in the country on Monday, calling them absurd.
The President expressed concerns over certain provisions in Senate Bill 1979, which he believes include 'woke' elements that are unsuitable for young children.
"Over the weekend, I finally read Senate Bill 1979 in detail, and I was shocked," President Marcos said during a media interview at the Launching of the Tesla Center Philippines in Taguig.
“I was appalled by some parts of it. All this 'woke' ideology they're trying to introduce into our system… This idea that every child has the right to explore different sexualities is ridiculous. It's abhorrent. It distorts what sex education should be for children," he added.
While the President reaffirmed his support for sex education, he emphasized its focus on teaching young people about reproductive anatomy, the consequences of early pregnancy, and the risks of HIV, among other important topics.
“We need to teach all of that so the youth are informed,” he said.
“However, the 'woke' absurdities they’ve included are deeply troubling to me,” he continued.
The President clarified that while the bill has not yet passed, he will reject it if it reaches his desk in its current form.
"If this bill passes as it is, I guarantee all parents, teachers, and children: I will immediately veto it," he stated.
“As a parent and grandparent, I feel very strongly about this,” he added.
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