Reproductive Health

October 22, 2018 0

State of World Population 2018: The power of choice

The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development. Ensuring the reproductive rights to choose the family size, timing and spacing of children [read more]

January 12, 2016 0

Why funding for the RH Law matters (in 6 charts)

Just when you thought the culture wars over reproductive health had finally been settled with the enactment of the reproductive health (RH) law after decades of languishing in Congress and its [read more]

April 14, 2014 0

Supreme Court decision on RH Law: Still a win

By Jego Ragragio, as originally posted at Blog Watch, Philippine Online Chronicles. It would be easy to say that the anti-RH Law crowd “won” in the recently promulgated decision of the [read more]

July 16, 2013 0

RH Law is a non secular issue #upholdRHLaw

Reproductive health (RH) advocates are dismayed by the ruling of the Supreme Court extending the status quo ante order (SQAO) prohibiting the implementation of the Reproductive Health law. Dr. Eden [read more]

July 9, 2013 0

Advocacy groups call for justice for Filipino families #upholdRHLaw

In the Philippines, were more than 86 percent of the population is Roman Catholic; Religion and Politics are intertwined especially when the Catholics for Bishop of the Conference (CBCP) joins and [read more]

July 8, 2013 0

Women and their Families Deserve Justice . #UpholdRHLaw

This is a press release from Likhaan. Fourteen to fifteen Filipino women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth. Sixty three percent of all married women don’t want to get pregnant [read more]

March 7, 2013 0

Video: @RocktheVotePH Senatorial Forum at the PUP

In order to bring the candidates closer to the youth and to forward students’ issues to the candidates, those running for senate were invited to discuss their stand and their projects relating [read more]

February 9, 2013 0

Videos: Cheche Lazaro Presents,” the Automated election System on “Tekkie nga ba o teka muna

Cheche Lazaro Presents,” the Automated election System on “Tekkie nga ba o teka muna” in eight parts Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part [read more]

December 29, 2012 1

The #RHLaw is Republic Act No. 10354 otherwise known as “The Responsible Parenthood & Reproductive Health Act of 2012”

From the Statement of Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte: On the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 Today, Republic Act No. 10354, or the Responsible [read more]

December 18, 2012 0

Pro RH groups commend both houses for Passage of the Reproductive Health Bill

Manila – As the RH bill is approved on the third and final reading in Congress and Senate last night, Reproductive health (RH) advocates commends PRO RH legislators for their unwavering support for [read more]

December 17, 2012 0

How your House Reps & Senators voted for #RHBill in the final reading

The House of Representatives passed the RH bill on third and final reading with 133 Yes votes and 79 No votes. There were seven who abstained. According to Rep. Mitos Magsaysay, 25 representatives [read more]

December 16, 2012 0

Landmark Law Crucial for Women’s Health #RHBill

Legislators Expected to Pass Reproductive Health Bill Despite Church Opposition The Philippines’ expected passage of a reproductive health law will be a massive step forward to promote women’s [read more]

December 13, 2012 0

(Updated) How did your House Reps vote on the #RHBill #YesToRHBill

The RH Bill passed on second reading with 113-104-3 vote. Three lawmakers abstained including Cavite Rep. Jesus Remulla who withdrew his authorship of the RH bill. (Updated list with correction taken [read more]

December 3, 2012 0

Sec. Lacierda on the President’s meeting with members of the House on the Responsible Parenthood Bill

The President met today with members of the House of Representatives to discuss the Responsible Parenthood Bill. The President began his remarks by telling the gathered representatives that, if he [read more]

December 1, 2012 0

Paskong RH – RH Law Now! #RHBill

Legazpi city – The Purple Ribbon for RH Campaign continues its month long initiative entitled “Paskong RH – RH Law Now!” via the regional launch in Albay Astrodome in partnership with the [read more]

November 19, 2012 0

UNFPA Report : Access to family planning , essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for eco development

Additional Investments in Family Planning Would Save Developing Countries More Than $11 Billion a Year 222 million women in developing countries have an unmet need for family planning Additional $4.1 [read more]

September 5, 2012 0

Did Sotto copy again? Netizens point out translation of Kennedy speech

by Jose Carlos Maningat Originally posted at Sotto copied again? Netizens point out translation of Kennedy speech It seems that Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III did it again. Netizens [read more]

September 5, 2012 0

RE: Is the Ateneo de Manila a truly Catholic university?

[ This is in response to a recent post in Inquirer Opinion. Blockquoted text is directly from the post. ] Very recently, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) voiced its [read more]