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philstar.com > headlines > 02/17/2026 > 2508535 > philippines-logs-138697-teen-mothers

Philippines logs 138,697 teen mothers

6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (310+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippines has recorded nearly 139,000 adolescent mothers, with a worrying rise in pregnancies among girls below 15, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said. Citing the latest data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the CPD revealed…...

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philstar.com > headlines > 01/02/2026 > 2498210 > 2-new-year-babies-born-manila

2 ‘New Year babies’ born in Manila

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (161+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Two "New Year babies" were born on Wednesday at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila as the country welcomed the new year. Sally Alburo, 25, of Carmona, Cavite, gave birth to a baby boy named Yuri at…...

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philstar.com > the-freeman > cebu-business > 08/18/2025 > 2466345 > chinese-infant-milk-brand-enters-philippine-market

Chinese infant milk brand enters Philippine market

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (314+ words) CEBU, Philippines " China's largest infant milk producer, Feihe International, has made its first entry into the Philippine market with the introduction of its AceKid pure fresh milk formula, using Cebu and Davao as gateways to reach Filipino consumers. The launch…...

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philstar.com > lifestyle > health-and-family > 06/11/2025 > 2449799 > pregnant-ang-ina-valeen-montenegro-expecting-1st-child

Pregnant ang ina: Valeen Montenegro expecting 1st child

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (140+ words) Valeen announced the happy news on social media by posting a video filled with clips of her and Riel showing family and friends her positive pregnancy test and sonogram images. "Been keeping a little secret," Valeen captioned her post with…...

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philstar.com > headlines > 05/15/2025 > 2443230 > philippines-ranks-9th-asia-pregnancy-heat-risk

Philippines ranks 9th in Asia with pregnancy heat-risk

9+ mon, 2+ day ago  (458+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The'Philippines ranked ninth in Asia in terms of pregnancy risk caused by extreme heat as a result of climate change over the last five years, a new study revealed. According to nonprofit news organization Climate Central, climate change…...

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philstar.com > music > 05/06/2025 > 2441000 > rihanna-reveals-third-pregnancy-met-gala-night

Rihanna reveals third pregnancy on Met Gala night

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (165+ words) NEW YORK, United States " Rihanna loves to make an entrance at the Met Gala, and on her way to the event Monday, she revealed she is pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. Then her long-time partner…...

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philstar.com > headlines > 05/01/2025 > 2439657 > male-centric-family-planning-remains-low

Male-centric family planning remains low

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (249+ words) The use of male-centric methods of family planning remains low in the country, according to the Commission on Population and Development. MANILA, Philippines " The use of male-centric methods of family planning remains low in the country, according to the Commission…...

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philstar.com > lifestyle > health-and-family > 03/29/2025 > 2386985 > sweet-dreams-tips-baby-sleep-well-grow-strong-healthy

Sweet dreams: Tips for baby to sleep well, grow strong, healthy

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (422+ words) They sleep for long hours because they need it. For newborns, sleep is like a nutrient that helps them grow, builds their immunity, strengthens their memory, and regulates their emotions. Sweet dreams: Tips for baby to sleep well, grow strong,…...

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philstar.com > headlines > 03/08/2025 > 2426773 > 86-million-philippine-women-using-family-planning

8.6 million Philippine women using family planning

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (360+ words) MANILA, Philippines " More than 8.6 million Filipino women are currently using family planning methods, according to the Commission on Population and Development (CPD). This number is higher than the 2022 figure of 8.3 million. "This corresponds to the country's current state, showing that…...

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philstar.com > lifestyle > health-and-family > 03/03/2025 > 2421521 > better-mother-baby-health-unilab-qc-lgu-honor-lying-clinics-8th-seal-excellence-awards

Better mother-baby health: Unilab, QC LGU honor lying-in clinics at the 8th Seal of Excellence Awards

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (427+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Proper maternal care is as important as an obligation, in bestowing each child a healthier start in life. Bolstering support and guidance to health facilities that are involved in maternal, pre-natal and ante-natal care ensures that mothers and…...