Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354)‚ informally known as the Reproductive Health Law‚ is a law in the Philippines which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception‚ fertility control‚ sexual education‚ and maternal care. While there is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health‚ there is great debate on its mandate that the Philippine government
Premium Mindanao Regions of the Philippines
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354)‚ Date enacted December 19‚ 2012 Date signed December 21‚ 2012 -informally known as the Reproductive Health Law‚ is a law in the Philippines which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception‚ fertility control‚ sexual education‚ and maternal care. While there is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health‚ there is great debate on its key proposal that the Philippine government
Premium Birth control Sex education Reproductive health
REACTION PAPER ON THE RH BILL RH Bill. This is one of the hottest issues now in our country. Is it good or bad? Will it benefit us? Or is it really us that will be benefited? Does it actually answer or satisfy the need of the country? Or it is just another way of the government to make money? Whatever the answer is‚ the decision still lies on the people. The first time I heard about the RH Bill‚ many thoughts have entered my mind. Reproductive health bill‚ what is it for? Oh yes‚ population
Premium Reproductive health Population Sexually transmitted disease
A GUIDE TO ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BILL This matrix has been prepared by a group of Catholics who feel that a systematic comparison of the arguments for and against the reproductive health (RH) bill may still serve some purpose at this juncture. It may help to bring the debate from the emotional temper which has characterized it thus far‚ to a more rational temper in which both sides attempt to comprehend each other’s perspectives. It is hoped that this presentation will
Premium Religion Sex education Birth control
The changes brought by the RH Bill Many Filipino people tracked the past blazing issue on the passing of Reproductive Health Bill because of strong arguments between the government and the Catholic Church. These two opposing sides were debating on this‚ pros and cons‚ consecutively. After decades of debating‚ our country passed the said bill despite of its negative effects. Since it’s already a law‚ it can no longer be debated anymore. A lot of changes were brought due to this extent. Reproductive
Premium Sex education Teenage pregnancy Reproductive rights
hHouse passes RH bill on second reading By Karen Boncocan INQUIRER.net 2:16 am | Thursday‚ December 13th‚ 2012 MANILA‚ Philippines—After fourteen years of being stuck in Congress‚ legislators finally put to a historic vote and passed the Reproductive Health Bill before dawn Thursday. With 113 votes on affirmative‚ 104 negative and three abstention‚ the RH Bill was approved on second reading‚ the most critical voting period for a legislation. The lawmakers went on a lengthy nominal voting‚ in
Premium Senate of the Philippines
proposed was in 1998. During the present 15th Congress‚ the RH Bills filed are those authored by House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman of Albay‚ HB 96; Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin‚ HB 101‚ Akbayan Representatives Kaka Bag-ao & Walden Bello; HB 513‚ Muntinlupa Representative Rodolfo Biazon‚ HB 1160‚ Iloilo Representative Augusto Syjuco‚ HB 1520‚ Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan. In the Senate‚ Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has filed her own version of the RH bill which‚ she says‚ will be part of the country’s commitment
Premium Birth control Reproductive health Overpopulation
Rh Bill Intro to Rh Bill Introduction: Humans are naturally born governed with laws and that’s what we call the natural law. And as we‚ humans grow to become more intellectual‚ we generated our own laws and rules to govern our lives for better quality and discipline. But sometimes‚ there are laws or proponents that have gained different viewpoints among us as to its necessity‚ value‚ and morality. One of these is the Reproductive Health Bill. Almost over a decade has passed since the Reproductive
Premium Philippines Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church
The RH Bill Friday‚ Sep 23 4:25 PM NOTE: "Leadership Reflections" shares views of the different members of the University Leadership Council on matters related to campus life and the operations of the University. As well‚ it features opinions on issues of national and/or international relevance. RH Bill: A Boon or Bane to Society? By Dr. Maria Cecilia M. Genove‚ Dean‚ College of Mass Communication If there is a strong argument on the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill‚ it is the
Premium Birth control Abortion
great impact on children‚ which can in no sense be positive or inspiring. RH BILL he issue on whether or not the Philippines indeed needs a Reproductive Health bill has been in limbo in the Congress since time immemorial. The clamor between the pro and the anti has never been at par since today‚ and each has a very valid reason as to why and why not the lawmakers should pass the RH Bill. So is there really a need for an RH Bill? Let’s weigh the reasons and consequences. First‚ the issue on the protection
Premium Marriage Magna Carta Divorce