Feb 8, 2009
by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal
MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights… Read the rest
Nov 26, 2008
Honesto General
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The controversy over Reproductive Health Bill No. 5043 swirls around contraception and abortion.
Even Catholics have differing views. They should not. All they have to do is read up on the Catechism of the… Read the rest
Oct 18, 2008
Mahar Mangahas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—The third quarter 2008 Social Weather Survey, fielded Sept. 24-27, had two modules on the topic of reproductive health (RH), one module of three items done on SWS’ own initiative, and a second… Read the rest
Oct 14, 2008
Ping Bauzon
Manila Times
The Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development Bill is now awaiting second reading.
And the Catholic Church remains steadfast on opposing House Bill 5043 introduced by Rep. Edcel Lagman of Albay.
The public, meanwhile,… Read the rest
Oct 13, 2008
Manila Times
Today, reproductive health remains a loosely used term that most people usually associate with childbirth, but they know little else about it.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines reproductive health as “a state of physical, mental and social… Read the rest
Oct 12, 2008
Sammy Martin, Reporter
Manila Times
THE controversial population control legislation called the “RH Bill” is slowly turning into a religious war of sorts.
The Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development Bill is now crawling to reach plenary sessions,… Read the rest
Oct 12, 2008
Francisco S. Tatad
Manila Times
House Bill No. 5043 is titled “An Act Providing For National Policy On Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development and For Other Purposes.” Until it reached the floor for debate, I had thought… Read the rest
Oct 12, 2008
Rene Q. Bas, Editor in Chief
Manila Times
Many experts say the debate is mainly between the Catholic objection to artificial contraception and the urgent need to arrest Philippine population growth through an effective, aggressive birth control policy
Others… Read the rest
Oct 4, 2008
from The Manila Times
THE principal author of controversial Reproductive Health Bill asked his colleagues Friday that they must concentrate on the main issue at hand, and not be cowed by the threat of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the… Read the rest
Oct 3, 2008
Michelle Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—A bill seeking to impose population control in the country would lead to a waste of valuable resources that would be better ploughed into education and infrastructure, a conservative think-tank said Thursday.
The… Read the rest