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World Service,24 May 2017,26 mins

SeriesA Young World

A Young World - Philippines

The Compass

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What is it like living in a country where most people are young? In the third programme Micaela Papa explores relationships in the Philippines. Many young Filipinos are caught between the catholic values of their parents, and a new western style sexual revolution. Falling in love in the Philippines can be perilous, it’s one of the few countries in the world where HIV and teen pregnancy rates is rising sharply. Join Micaela Papa as she talks to young Filipinos about their love life. Some viewers may find some parts of this report upsetting. (Photo: Mothers lying with their newborn babies)

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