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What are negative effects of RH bill?

What are negative effects of RH bill?

The mandate of the RH bill to increase obstetric care and skilled birth attendants, is not emphasized in this bill. The causes of maternal mortality and morbidity are limited: hemorrhage, infection, obstructed labor and hypertensive disorders.

What do you think is the main argument of those who oppose the RH bill?

Those opposed to the Bill assert that the Philippines does not have a population problem and that the focus of public policy should instead be on the corruption problem. They argue that a large population resulting from rapid population growth is, in fact, good for the economy.

Why is RH law important?

In his view, the RH Law’s most important provision is the guarantee by the State to provide “universal access to medically-safe, non-abortifacient, effective, legal, affordable, and quality reproductive health care services, methods, devices, supplies which do not prevent the implantation of a fertilized ovum and …

What is the responsibility of parenthood?

A responsible parenthood is simply defined as the “will” and ability of parents to respect and do the needs and aspirations of the family and children. It is the ability of a parent to detect the need, happiness and desire of the children and helping them to become responsible and reasonable children.

What is the purpose of RA 9512?

9512 on National Environmental Awareness and Education Act, 2008. An Act to promote environmental awareness through environmental education and for other purposes. Environment gen. This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

What is Republic Act 10354 all about?

10354, otherwise known as “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012” or the RPRH Act. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of women especially mothers in particular and of the people in general and instill health consciousness among them.

Why did the government not pass the RH Bill?

The government cannot, on the one hand, guarantee the “universal basic human right to reproductive health” with its concomitant “right to make free and informed decisions,” and on the other hand advocate a policy that tells parents—especially women—what their choices should be.

Why was the RH bill delayed in the Philippines?

Heated debates and rallies both supporting and opposing the RH Bill took place nationwide. The Supreme Court of the Philippines delayed the implementation of the law in March 2013 in response to challenges.

What are the components of the 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”.

Who is the author of the RH Bill?

This week, a new book by Marilen Dañguilan will be launched entitled The RH Bill Story: Contentions and Compromises. It’s all about the history of the Reproductive Health Bill, detailing its historic but tortuous 11-year journey through the legislative mill.