Drew Arellano, pinuri ng Commission on Population and Development matapos ang operasyon niya

- Drew Arellano was recently lauded by the Commission on Population and Development

- Earlier, GMA News reported that the CPD issued a statement following Drew's vasectomy

- Previously, Drew made headlines when he shared a "snip snip" post about his decision

- Following this news, the CPD emphasized how important family planning is nowadays

Drew Arellano, a television host, is being lauded by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) for taking a bold and responsible step in family planning with his wife.

According to GMA News, the CPD issued a statement commending Drew's decision to undergo a vasectomy — saying it was a clear manifestation of his love and commitment to his family.

"The Commission on Population and Development lauds Mr. Drew Arellano... for receiving vasectomy as his manifestation of love for his spouse and family," the statement read.

In its message, the CPD emphasized how family planning responsibilities have often been shouldered primarily by women and that Drew's decision, they noted, sets an example of shared responsibility between partners when it comes to having kids and planning for them in general.

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"This gesture strongly exemplifies responsible parenthood and family planning as promoted by the CPD. Currently, family planning is exercised mostly by women," the CPD said in their note, adding that the involvement of men in such decisions is both commendable and necessary.

The commission further highlighted the importance of men, especially husbands, taking an active role in their family's well-being: "Aside from being more concerned in the holistic growth of their children, involving themselves deeper in the overall welfare of their families is critical."

As reported earlier by ABS-CBN News, Drew decided to undergo the procedure after welcoming his fifth child with wife and fellow TV personality Iya Villania, earlier this year, in February.

Following the news, Interaksyon noted that the online community responded positively to Drew's choice, with netizens praising his maturity and selflessness in long-term family planning.

Drew Arellano is a Filipino television host and actor, widely recognized for his engaging presence on Philippine television. He began his showbiz career in 2003 with the youth-oriented show Click, where he met his future wife, Iya Villania. He gained prominence as a host on various programs. Throughout his career, Arellano has received multiple awards, such as the PMPC Star Awards for Television's Best Travel Show Host for Balikbayan and Biyahe ni Drew. In his personal life, he eventually married Iya Villania in January 2014. The couple has five children: Antonio Primo, Alonzo Leon, Alana Lauren, Astro Phoenix, and Anya Love.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Drew Arellano warmed the hearts of netizens and celebrities. On his Instagram page, Drew uploaded a new video of Iya Villania with Baby Anya Love. Needless to say, the heartwarming moment between the two had everyone gushing hard. Many celebrities have also left positive comments for Iya, Drew, and Baby Anya online.

Meanwhile, his wife, Iya Villania, talked about the importance of having "extra help." For Iya, who juggles parenting duties and her work, having a household helper is important. According to the TV host, this gave her enough time to handle her other kids' needs as well. In her post, Iya also confessed how she sees this as part of her "postpartum package" too.

Source: KAMI.com.gh