What is RH bill in the Philippines all about?
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, known as the RH Law, is a groundbreaking law that guarantees universal and free access to nearly all modern contraceptives for all citizens, including impoverished communities, at government health centers.
Why we should not pass the Philippines RH bill?
1. The Reproductive Health Bill undermines the human rights it seeks to advance. Natural methods rely on investments in the education of women and increased knowledge, in order to enable women to manage their health, and make informed decisions.
Do you agree in RH law?
Filipinos are clamoring for the passage of the Reproductive Health Care Bill (RH bill) into law. The 2008 national and Manila City surveys of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) both confirm that majority of Filipinos want the RH bill passed into law, 71% and 86%, respectively.
Is abortion part of RH bill?
According to the RH bill, one of its components is “prevention of abortion and management of post-abortion complications”. It provides that “the government shall ensure that all women needing care for post-abortion complications shall be treated and counseled in a humane, non-judgmental and compassionate manner”.
Are contraceptives legal in the Philippines?
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has effectively lifted a supreme court order in 2015 temporarily banning 51 female hormonal contraceptive products by determining that they do not induce abortion.
When was the RH bill signed into law?
RH Bill finally signed into law. MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno Aquino III signed the Reproductive Health Bill last December 21, which is now known as Republic Act 10354, House majority leader Neptali Gonzales II said on Friday.
Is the Philippines still divided on Reproductive Health Bill?
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Philippine society remains divided on the reproductive health (RH) bill, if the heated debate on “Harapan” aired by ABS-CBN and ANC on Sunday night is any indication. Key proponents of movements either supporting or rejecting the RH bill took part in the discussion, which was hosted by Julius Babao and Karen Davila.
Who are the proponents of the RH Bill?
Key proponents of movements either supporting or rejecting the RH bill took part in the discussion, which was hosted by Julius Babao and Karen Davila. The debate sought to clarify issues about the bill now pending in Congress, amid vitriol spilled by both sides on social media, the pulpit, on the streets, and elsewhere.
What did Duterte do for Reproductive Health in Philippines?
Duterte, who took over from Aquino in 2016, was equally vocal in his support for reproductive health. In his first national address, he stressed that the RH law should be implemented “so that couples especially the poor will have freedom of informed choice on the number and spacing of children.”