Manila, March 22 -- The plan of the Albay Provincial Health Office (APHO) to distribute condoms to high school students to prevent further rise in cases of human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) and teenage pregnancy in the province was slammed by the Department of Education (DepEd) and a church-based organization.
Gilbert Sadsad, Department of Education (DepEd) regional director, said in an interview on Thursday that the agency would not allow the distribution of condoms and contraceptives in schools.
He said if the Albay provincial health office would insist on doing so, he would bring this matter to Education Secretary Leonor Briones so she could issue an official statement.
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