@rootsofhealth

Roots of Health is an award-winning reproductive health organization providing education and services to underserved Filipinos since 2009.

 Puerto Princesa, Philippines
rootsofhealth.org/
Joined March 2010
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Kudos to Senator @risahontiveros for bringing the receipts and refuting the Project Dalisay misinformation regarding CSE! Clapback at 3:19. bit.ly/senate-cse-jan-2025
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Sereno: These values are alien to Filipinos! Also Sereno: We love everything Singapore! #cse
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Facts over fear. Our statement on the CSE controversy. rootsofhealth.org/comprehens…

Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Facts Over Fear Roots of Health Statement - Roots Of Health

If we’re honest, our society sexualizes children from an early age—sexy dances at events, skimpy outfits on noon-time shows, online porn, sexting. In the absence of proper education, all that young...

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@rapplerdotcom22 Jan 2025
The goal of CSE, which will be integrated at all levels of education, is to “develop” the skills of young people for them to “make informed decisions.” rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/thi…
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🎉 15 years! 🎉 From a small group of advocates to a powerhouse team reaching communities across Palawan w/ reproductive health education and services. THANK YOU to everyone who’s journeyed w/ us. Here’s to more years of empowering communities & spreading hope!🌟 #ROHontheR15e
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We can't leave our health to chance. At Roots of Health, we improve access to credible sexual and reproductive health info and non-judgmental contraceptive services so women and youth can plan their families, reduce maternal deaths, and help families thrive #WorldContraceptionDay
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Actually the biggest barrier to effectively addressing HIV in the Philippines is adult discomfort with young people being sexual beings. Lack of funds and information stem from that. #HIV newsinfo.inquirer.net/197212…

Low funds, Filipinos’ sexual behavior get in way of HIV cure strides

Filipino doctors said PH is nowhere any breakthrough against HIV because of its scarce funds and poor sexual behavior among the population.

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@rapplerdotcom17 Aug 2024
Another group, Roots of Health, cites a UP study that found that 30% of people aged 15 to 24 still believe "it is the wife’s duty to have sex with her husband whenever he wants it," and calls for the urgent need to teach people about the importance of consent. rappler.com/philippines/cons…
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𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓 (A thread) Atty. Lorna Kapunan was right to enlighten @SenRobinhood on marital #consent during the recent Senate hearing on sexual harassment, stressing that both spouses have the right to refuse sex, even within marriage. (1)
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The recent controversy around @SenRobinhood is a wake-up call. We all have a responsibility to understand and promote the importance of #consent, especially to our children. We call on the PH gov, particularly @DepEd_PH, to fulfill its mandate and roll out CSE now. (9)
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August is Intl Youth Month. No one should be coerced into sex, whether in a long-term relationship or not. Let’s work together to guide young people in making informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and rights, so they can develop and thrive. #(10/10)
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Sadly, many share @SenRobinhood views on #consent. Over 30% of young Filipinos believe “it is the wife’s duty to have sex with her husband whenever he wants it”. Instead of getting lost in outrage, let's focus on how to address this troubling mindset. rootsofhealth.org/press-stat…

Press Statement: Let's Teach Children Consent - Roots Of Health

Atty. Lorna Kapunan was right to enlighten Senator Robin Padilla on marital consent during the recent Senate hearing on sexual harassment, stressing that both spouses have the right to refuse sex,...

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Perhaps we can show @SenRobinhood, who is being lambasted on socmed about his seeming confusion about #consent, this animated video from @amazeorg. We already dubbed this in Filipino. Sen, please also share to your millions of supporters. youtu.be/tcopAHTutZ4?si=SQbq…
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