If you agree with the intentions of this measure, stand up and make your voice heard by encouraging your congress representative and senator to vote for the bill find their contact information here ngress. Appraising religious liberty in the philippine reproductive health. This paper reflects upon the issue of population growth and reproductive health in the philippines in the context of the ongoing congressional deliberation of house bill 5043. The bills have become the center of a contentious national debate. A position paper, anti rh bill position paper, arguments against rh bill, reponsible parenthood bill 74 today, may 16, 2011, six days before the public debate about reproductive health rh bill will be set on national television. While catholics converge at edsa shrine to condemn the reproductive health bill, other church members support the bill, citing catholic teachings. With the strong resistance shown by our prolife representatives in the last congress and the vigilance and continuous prayers of our anti rh bill advocates, hb 5043 did not reach the congress floor for assembly debate and found its way once again in the archives. Solpico introduction reproductive health and population development act of 2008 house bill no. Reiterating cbcp position on family october 1, 2009 by veritas of the archdiocese of jaro with the introduction of the reproductive health bill 5043, a.
The catholic church and the reproductive health bill. Framework of the study introduction of the study on august 16, 1999, the first version of what is known as the reproductive health bill is filed in the 11th congress as house bill 8110. Position paper on the reproductive health bill by individual faculty of t. Section 21 e seeks to elevate the rh bill into a statemandated religion. Obviously, before we can make an opinion regarding the rh bill, we should have read the whole bill first. The opposition by the catholic church happened on three levels. So as a start, we must define what the reproductive health is. After examining it in the light of philippine social realities, and informed by our christian faith, we have reached the conclusion that our country urgently needs a. Debates and rallies for and against the bill, with tens of thousand participating, have been happening all over the world. The basic content of the consolidated reproductive health bill is divided into. The article critiques a tactic used by some representatives of the philippine church to pressure legislators to vote against house bill 5043, commonly known as the reproductive health bill rh bill. In 2008, albay representative edcel lagman filed house bill 5043, a.
Work for the toprated school district in monroe county. The basic content of the consolidated reproductive health bill is divided into the following sections. The notion of two children being the ideal family size section 16 of rh bill may be difficult to defend. Although lagman, then of lakaskampicmd, was the primary author of the rh bill, then president gloria macapagalarroyo, who. However, as in the past congresses, the rh bill is facing stiff opposition from the catholic church. The full implementation of the rh law can be expected by november 30, once the fda certifies that the contraceptives to be distributed by the doh are non. Noted in his presentation was the increasing number of prochoice supporters and the seemingly dwindling numbers of prolife advocates. A littleknown survey released early this year revealed that 92% of metro manila residents are against the passage of the controversial reproductive health rh bill, also known as hb 5043. Rh bill rel 104 free download as powerpoint presentation. Promoting reproductive health senate of the philippines.
Pdf copy of the consolidated bill in hor in the philippines. In doing so, much hope rests on the likelihood that the majority of rh bill supporters, both in and out of congress, are only honestly mistaken about the wisdom and necessity of the bill. Unintended pregnancy unintended pregnancy reproductive. The poll has called into question claims of wide public support for the proposed measure made by its authors and supporters.
Dec 06, 2008 rh bill proponents complain of the religious pressure brought to bear. The social weather stations sws has weighed in on the debate over the antilife bill pending in congress, and now known as hb 5043. The elimination of discrimination against women in the field of health reproductive health bill hb 4110. The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act doh. Believe it or not, even the religious sector is divided on this. It is a way of helping people to be more advance, well prepared, and to widen up each and every individuals mind setting about our society now a days. Reproductive health bill continues to stand as most talk about proposal. This article proposes that the churchs engagement in the reproductive health bill rh bill debate and the manner of its discourse undermined its own campaign to block the law.
Responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012. The deceptive sws survey october 18, 2008 posted by maddog in politics and law, prolife issues, religion and social issues. Republic of the philippines house of representatives quezon city, metro manila fourteenth congress first regular session house bill no. Reproductive health and population and development bill. The reproductive health and population development bill house bill. The contents of the rh bill will tell us the true and real purpose, which is to limit or alienate our population. In the case of any taxpayer other than a taxpayer making a joint return under. The basic content of the consolidated reproductive health bill is divided. As a medical student once and now an obstetrician, ive seen a lot of our filipino women continue to get pregnant or proceed with unsafe induced abortion for an unwanted pregnancy because of poor understanding and lack of knowledge regarding reproductive health. With the yet to be approved philippine reproductive health bill 5043, one of the provisions of the proposed law is mandatory imposition of reproductive health education.
Positive effects and impact of reproductive health bill. The catholic church and the reproductive health bill debate. Just search for reproductive health bill 5043 in the philippines and the full text of the bill can be read or downloaded. Different people in different sectors are divided in this issue.
Rh bill 5043 sws survey 76% of catholics agree with the rh bill. Secondly, we as a community should voice out our strong objections to the proposed bill by writing our congressmen and senators including publishing our opinion and views. The schools together with the parents can bridge the gap of sex education but there seems to be a problem when the parents also have a lack of knowledge on reproductive health. The forces of the other side pro rh bill have even subtly sought the help of forces such as catholicrelated organizations who should have been on our side, descallar added. Santiago iii, mark llandro mendoza, ana theresia hontiverosbaraquel, eleandro jesus. This policy brief aims to discuss reproductive health, its role in the.
With the strong resistance shown by our prolife representatives in the last congress and the vigilance and continuous prayers of our antirh bill advocates, hb 5043 did not reach the congress floor for assembly debate and found its way once again in the archives. Preconception health and health care services pdf icon. Panukalang batas ng kapulungan bilang 4244house bill no. Reproductive health bill, in congress, truth and morality, the value and dignity of life, family and marriage are. House of representatives quezon city, metro manila. The debates surrounding the reproductive health bills created. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link.
The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012 republic act no. Analysis whatever happened to the reproductive health law. Rh bill proponents complain of the religious pressure brought to bear. Posted on september 3, 2014 by koutashinji443 the reproductive health bills, or popularly known as rh bill, are philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. The worlds leading scientific experts have resolved the issues related to the bill and show that the rh bill is based on wrong economics as the 2003 rand corporation study shows that there is little crosscountry evidence that population growth impedes or promotes economic growth. Aug 01, 2012 please take time to read through the questions and answers before you form your opinion on the reproductive health bill. As lawmakers move forward with the controversial reproductive health bill rh bill the influential catholic bishop s conference of the philippines cbcp took a. The irony of rh law critics opposition to comprehensive.
Reproductive health and population development act of 2008. We cannot deny the fact that the philippine reproductive health bill is really a hot sizzling issue until now. Reproductive health bill the reproductive health bills, popularly known as the rh bill, are philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. This act shall be known as the reproductive health. The reproductive health and population development bill house bill no. The rushhenrietta central school district employs more than 1,200 teachers, support staff, and administrators on a fulltime and parttime basis to provide highquality service to its students and community. If reproductive health and sex education in public schools should be compulsory, at what grade level should it start. Aug 04, 2012 i also firmly believe maam that the rh bill should be passed. Individual faculty of the admuposition paper on the. Philippine reproductive health bill should we say yes or no. The catholic church as we all know has declared that the reproductive health bill 5043 which seeks passage from the house of congress is an antilife bill. To date, a number of have been filed at the house of representatives.
Ill base my stand on the bill itself supporting it by factual data. The reproductive health bills, or popularly known as rh bill, are philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. Chapter i introduction the responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012 republic act no. The annual report shall evaluate the content, implementation and impact of all policies related to. House of representatives quezon city, metro manila twelfth. Essay, should properly be seen as an opponent essay for rh bill issues. It is for them and for those who oppose this bill that this paper is primarily intended.
So while the fate of the controversial health and welfare house bill 5043 or rh bill is at the hand of our politicians and lawmakers, let us examine also the pit and the pendulum surrounding the issue, and how to properly address this in a language that everyone can understand and convince those people in favor of rh bill, including me. Pdf mapping the path to philippine reproductive rights. I believe that a comprehensive reproductive health bill will allow filipinos to achieve better quality of life, recognize womens rights, and help our countrymen make more informed decisions about what is best for themselves, their families, and their country. Please enact house bill 5043 or the reproductive health bill the bill known as reproductive health and population development act of 2008 is still pending in congress and has become a hot issue and ignites clashes of opinion. The forces of the other side prorh bill have even subtly sought the help of forces such as catholicrelated organizations who should have been on our side, descallar added. Hb 5043 pdf copy of the consolidated bill in hor in the philippines. To uphold and promote respect for life, informed choice, birth spacing and responsible parenthood in conformity with internationally recognized human rights standards. Sep 19, 2008 pdf copy of the consolidated bill in hor in the philippines. I appeal to the members of the house of representatives. During my undergrad medical studies, i came across 12 year old girls, giving birth in a crowded labor hospital. To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes. The cbcp is definitely against the bill, but not all catholics are against it. Batas sa responsableng pagkamagulang at kalusugang.
Posts about reproductive health bill written by wehavenoname. Healthcare rh law, whose constitutionality is currently being. This new bill is a rewritten version of the draconian hb 5043, which did not pass in. Recently, i got a lengthy but very interesting comments which push me again to read the full text of. Cdc reproductive health unintended pregnancy mainly results from not using contraception, or inconsistent or incorrect use of effective contraceptive methods. Philippines still divided on reproductive health bill, available at. These include house bill 96, known as the reproductive health and population and development act of 2010, filed by rep. Debate, philippine rh bill 5043 dec2008 roilo golez edcel lagman debate on reproductive health or rh bill which golez opposes roilo golez is. Pdf while the philippines is a signatory to multiple international conventions that affirm womens.