Article by Katrina Covar
December 11, 2025

Last December 9, 2025, the UP Manila National Institutes of Health-Institute of Reproductive Health held its Stakeholders Meeting and Consultation to discuss key issues on postnatal care utilization among postpartum mothers and early unintended pregnancies among adolescents. Representatives from the Manila Health Department, Likhaan, and Civil Society Organizations, and direct stakeholders joined the event to contribute their insights and expertise.

Lead Investigators Dr. Madonna Domingo and Dr. Patricia Factor of the UP PGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology led the discussions, highlighting the heightened vulnerabilities faced by postpartum mothers and adolescents. Afterward, Research Associate Professor and Project Leader Dr. Ryan Lintao of the Institute of Reproductive Health presented preliminary findings from the study. Stakeholders then participated in breakout sessions to share perspectives, prioritize key problems, and craft SMART solutions. The event concluded with participants writing their pledges on a commitment board, reaffirming their dedication to improving maternal and adolescent health outcomes. 🟣