[10] Proponents argue that government-funded access is the key to breaking the inter-generational poverty that many people are trapped in. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. Section 18. 10354, otherwise known as "The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012" or the RPRH Act. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act ( R.A. No. 0354, informally known as the Reproductive Health Law, is a law here in the Philippines, which guarantees the universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education and maternity care. This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. [23] In addition, the total fertility rate for the richest quintile of the population is 2.0, which is about one third the TFR of the poorest quintile (5.9 children per woman). 8 Id. A fan page, Free Carlos Celdran was created in Facebook, which generated 23,808 fans in 24 hours. A survey conducted in 2008 by the Social Weather Stations, commissioned by the Forum for Family Planning and Development (FFPD), a non-government advocacy group, showed that 68 percent of Filipinos agree that there should be a law requiring government to distribute legal contraceptives. (5) Furnish LGUs, through their respective local health offices, appropriate information and resources to keep the latter updated on current studies and researches relating to family planning, responsible parenthood, breastfeeding and infant nutrition. The advancement and protection of womens human rights shall be central to the efforts of the State to address reproductive health care. [36], The position of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) "is founded strongly on the principle that 'life or conception begins at fertilization' at that moment where there is fusion or union of the sperm and the egg and thus a human person or human being already does exist at the moment of fertilization". "[17][46] Pulse Asia reported that in an October 2008 survey "most Filipinos are aware of the reproductive health bill pending at the House of Representatives (68%) and are in favor of the bill (63%)". These products and supplies shall also be included in the regular purchase of essential medicines and supplies of all national hospitals: Provided, further, That the foregoing offices shall not purchase or acquire by any means emergency contraceptive pills, postcoital pills, abortifacients that will be used for such purpose and their other forms or equivalent. It is an Act that was passed in parliament of Philippines.It states that. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOH Secretary or his/her designated representative as Chairperson, the authorized representative/s of DepED, DSWD, Philippine Commission on Women, PHIC, Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Economic and Development Authority, League of Provinces, League of Cities, and League of Municipalities, together with NGOs, faith-based organizations, peoples, womens and young peoples organizations, shall jointly promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. Respect for Life The act recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law. [6], In 1989, the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) was established, "dedicated to the formulation of viable public policies requiring legislation on population management and socio-economic development". 29. It is therefore both ironic and tragic that the Philippines' trajectory is towards the other direction. Responsible parenthood, its true meaning. 8. Avoid harsh discipline 9. [27], In a recent development, two authors of the Reproductive Health Bill changed their stand on the provisions of the bill regarding population and development. Provided, That LGUs may implement its own procurement, distribution and monitoring program consistent with the overall provisions of this Act and the guidelines of the DOH. "[49] Mangahas acknowledged that the SWS surveys did not include the penalties. Public Awareness. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act:. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD INFORMED CHOICE Effective and quality reproductive healthcare services, which are ethically and medically safe, legal, accessible and affordable shall be given. How can you use the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act? [29], Opposing the bill, Former Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo wrote that it is "truly disingenuous for anyone to proceed on the premise that the poor are to blame for the nation's poverty:. [71], Lagman on the other hand said that both these priorities are important but with a burgeoning population the budget will become even tighter, thus population growth is a major issue. SEC. Among those who learned of the bill for the first time because of the survey, the score is 59 percent in favor, versus 11 percent opposed. "[9], Although abortion is recognized as illegal and punishable by law, the bill states 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". 8344. The State shall also promote openness to life; Provided, That parents bring forth to the world only those children whom they can raise in a truly humane way. According to the 2008 NDHS, only 44 percent of births occur in health facilities and only 62% of births are assisted by a health professional.10 Maternal deaths related to childbirth can be reduced further by access to skilled birth attendants which would be addressed by a comprehensive reproductive health care policy. Guiding Principles for Implementation. SEC. 10354), informally known as the Reproductive Health Law, is a law in the Philippines which guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. 4244 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on December 19, 2012. These preventable deaths could have been avoided if more Filipino women have access to reproductive health information and healthcare. Separability Clause. Section 6. In an effort to ensure that the reproductive health and other medical needs of the Filipino youth are addressed, the Department of Education (DepEd) led the launch of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Adolescent Reproductive Health (CSE-ARH) Convergence. 14. (g) Gender equality refers to the principle of equality between women and men and equal rights to enjoy conditions in realizing their full human potentials to contribute to, and benefit from, the results of development, with the State recognizing that all human beings are free and equal in dignity and rights. Section 28. Effectivity. The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference said that there could be an excommunication of the President if he continues his stance. Interpretation Clause. Reproductive Health Law allows us to have the access to a full range of methods, facilities, services and supplies that contribute to reproductive health and well-being by addressing reproductive health-related problems. [39] Proponents emphasized that RH will help in stemming the AIDS epidemic that is worsening in the Philippines. This can make it difficult to access information and services around sexual and reproductive health, especially in places where religious or cultural beliefs restrict access to contraception or abortion. Be involved in your child's life 4. Reproductive health refers to the condition of male and female reproductive systems during all life stages. SEC. Good citizens need to be people who act according to moral principles. While there is general agreement about its . These are: (1) We are Pro-Life as our first principle; (2) We are for Responsible Parenthood as our goal; (3) We are for Natural Family Planning as the means; and (4) We are for helping couples make an Informed and Morally Responsible Choice within the context of a pluralistic society. SEC. Consult a trusted healthcare service p. In August 2010, the government announced a collaborative work with the USAID in implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy in favor of family planning called May Plano Sila (They Have a Plan). Establish and set rules 6. July 1, 2021. Declaration of Policy 19. 8344, which penalizes the refusal of hospitals and medical clinics to administer appropriate initial medical treatment and support in emergency and serious cases; (b) Any public officer, elected or appointed, specifically charged with the duty to implement the provisions hereof, who, personally or through a subordinate, prohibits or restricts the delivery of legal and medically-safe reproductive health care services, including family planning; or forces, coerces or induces any person to use such services; or refuses to allocate, approve or release any budget for reproductive health care services, or to support reproductive health programs; or shall do any act that hinders the full implementation of a reproductive health program as mandated by this Act; (c) Any employer who shall suggest, require, unduly influence or cause any applicant for employment or an employee to submit himself/herself to sterilization, use any modern methods of family planning, or not use such methods as a condition for employment, continued employment, promotion or the provision of employment benefits. (x) Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) refers to any infection that may be acquired or passed on through sexual contact, use of IV, intravenous drug needles, childbirth and breastfeeding. Implementing Rules and Regulations "[7], Different presidents had different points of emphasis. (u) Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI) refers to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of infections affecting the reproductive system. The national or the local government may provide each provincial, city, municipal and district hospital with a Mobile Health Care Service (MHCS) in the form of a van or other means of transportation appropriate to its terrain, taking into consideration the health care needs of each LGU. She reported that every day, "there are 11 women dying while giving birth in the Philippines. Capability Building of Barangay Health Workers All accredited public health facilities shall provide a full range of modern family planning methods, which shall also include medical consultations, supplies and necessary and reasonable procedures for poor and marginalized couples having infertility issues who desire to have children: Provided, That family planning services shall likewise be extended by private health facilities to paying patients with the option to grant free care and services to indigents, except in the case of non-maternity specialty hospitals and hospitals owned and operated by a religious group, but they have the option to provide such full range of modern family planning methods: Provided, further, That these hospitals shall immediately refer the person seeking such care and services to another health facility which is conveniently accessible: Provided, finally, That the person is not in an emergency condition or serious case as defined in Republic Act No. (y) Skilled birth attendance refers to childbirth managed by a skilled health professional including the enabling conditions of necessary equipment and support of a functioning health system, including transport and referral faculties for emergency obstetric care. 96: An Act Providing For a National Policy on Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population and Development and Other Purposes", "Full text of House Bill No. Teaching morality. . What are the components of the RH Bill? The MHCS shall be operated by skilled health providers and adequately equipped with a wide range of health care materials and information dissemination devices and equipment, the latter including, but not limited to, a television set for audio-visual presentations. Section 27. President Ferdinand Marcos pushed for a systematic distribution of contraceptives all over the country, a policy that was called "coercive", by its leading administrator. AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL POLICY ON RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. It is likewise a shared responsibility between parents to determine and achieve the desired number of children, spacing and timing of their children according to their own family life aspirations, taking into account psychological preparedness, health status, sociocultural and economic concerns consistent with their religious convictions. The four pillars of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 are the following: Responsible Parenthood. The following acts are prohibited: (a) Any health care service provider, whether public or private, who shall: (1) Knowingly withhold information or restrict the dissemination thereof, and/or intentionally provide incorrect information regarding programs and services on reproductive health including the right to informed choice and access to a full range of legal, medically-safe, non-abortifacient and effective family planning methods; (2) Refuse to perform legal and medically-safe reproductive health procedures on any person of legal age on the ground of lack of consent or authorization of the following persons in the following instances: (i) Spousal consent in case of married persons: Provided, That in case of disagreement, the decision of the one undergoing the procedure shall prevail; and, (ii) Parental consent or that of the person exercising parental authority in the case of abused minors, where the parent or the person exercising parental authority is the respondent, accused or convicted perpetrator as certified by the proper prosecutorial office of the court. 10354 or "The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012" (RPRH Act) has become the focal . 2865 and House Bill No. The committee quickly passed the bill in just one session. Appropriations That amount can build 4,644 new classroomsor it can subsidize the college education of 300,000 scholarsa chance for underprivileged student achievers to earn their diploma". [citation needed], The 2013 total fertility rate (TFR) is 3.20 births per woman, from a TFR of 7 in 1960. Additional duty of the local population officer . SEC. The proponents applauded government efforts last February 2010 when it distributed condoms in some areas of Manila. 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. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. [9], Employers with more than 200 employees shall provide reproductive health services to all employees in their own respective health facilities. [citation needed] In 2000, the Philippines signed the Millennium Declaration and committed to attain the Millennium Declaration Goals by 2015, including promoting gender equality and health. SEC. "[16], The RH bill provides for "prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other, STIs/STDs", especially since the number of HIV cases among the young nearly tripled from 41 in 2007 to 110 in 2008. Reps. Emerciana de Jesus and Luzviminda Ilagan wanted to delete three provisions which state that "gender equality and women empowerment are central elements of reproductive health and population and development", which integrate responsible parenthood and family planning programs into anti-poverty initiatives, and which name the Commission on Population and Development Archived February 3, 2021, at the Wayback Machine or POPCOM as a coordinating body. [2], In 2015, the Supreme Court's issued a temporary restraining order on certain provisions of the law, forbidding the distribution of contraceptive implants. [33], Senator Majority Floor Leader Tito Sotto said that the RH Bill is redundant to a 2009 law referred to as the Magna Carta for Women, which contains reproductive health provisions, asking the Senate to drop the bill. They also agreed that government will not be an "instrument to enforce or violate the conscience of the people about these issues. 10. The Catholic Church also states that their stand is based on secular reasons and natural law that are both acceptable to non-Catholics as well. ONE of the landmark legislation approved into law by the late President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino 3rd was the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, or the RH Law. The bill intends to provide universal access through government funding, complementing thus private sector initiatives for family planning services, such as those offered by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) which supports the Family Planning Organizations of the Philippines and the 97 organizations of the Philippine NGO Council. 10354, is a law in the Philippines, which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception, fertility control,. 6. "[45] Primary among the means is distribution of condoms. [6], The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) stated in their Position Paper that the goal of reducing the rise of maternal and child deaths "could be attained by improving maternal and child health care without the necessity of distributing contraceptives. Thus the UP economists "strongly and unequivocally support" the thrust of the bill to enable "couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children and to have the information and means to carry out their decisions". 28. March 06, 2019. 10354, sec. 15. "The passage into law of the Responsible Parenthood Act closes a highly divisive chapter of our historya chapter borne of the convictions of those who argued for, or against this Act, whether in the legislative branch or in civil society," paliwanag ng opisyal. The cities and municipalities shall endeavor that barriers to reproductive health services for PWDs are obliterated by the following: (a) Providing physical access, and resolving transportation and proximity issues to clinics, hospitals and places where public health education is provided, contraceptives are sold or distributed or other places where reproductive health services are provided; (b) Adapting examination tables and other laboratory procedures to the needs and conditions of PWDs; (c) Increasing access to information and communication materials on sexual and reproductive health in braille, large print, simple language, sign language and pictures; (d) Providing continuing education and inclusion of rights of PWDs among health care providers; and. 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. [85] Procurement and Distribution of Family Planning Supplies. - 9701198 . Thus, for these women, abortion has become a family planning method, in the absence of information on and access to any reliable means to prevent an unplanned and unwanted pregnancy". at 5. [28], The Wall Street Journal in July 2012 said that Aquino's "promotion of a 'reproductive health' bill is jarring" since it could lead to "a demographic trap of too few workers. [2], The history of reproductive health in the Philippines dates back to 1967 when Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was among the heads of state who signed the Declaration on Population. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Act of 2012 other the Republic Act No. SEC. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 07:22 AM July 22, 2019. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of women, children, and families through research, public health monitoring, scientific assistance, and partnerships. Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-three day of July, two thousand twelve. PCUP's move to secure a partnership with the POPCOM is in support of Republic Act 10354, otherwise known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law of 2012, which provided universal access to methods on contraception and fertility control. . The State recognizes marriage as an inviolable social institution and the foundation of the family which in turn is the foundation of the nation. Also, the poor will not have free access to family planning support that many have want, and thus will have more children than they can care for and will not have the money to invest in education to break the intergenerational poverty they are trapped in. Moreover, the State recognizes and guarantees the promotion of gender equality, gender equity, women empowerment and dignity as a health and human rights concern and as a social responsibility. STUDY. [54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63], There is mandatory sexuality education starting grade 5, and "malicious disinformation" is penalized. [48], The President of Prolife Philippines, Lito Atienza, said that the surveys conducted by SWS and Pulse Asia were misleading, because the participants were not fully informed of the bill, were merely aware of it, and informed that it was about health and "modern methods". [25], In response, the Ateneo administration announced its unity with Catholic teaching and that it had "serious objections to the present bill". Aquino stressed, "I'm a Catholic, I'm not promoting it. Informed Choice D. Respect for life. 17. 1. Ovaries in females and testicles in males are reproductive organs, or gonads, that maintain health of their respective systems. state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and . Right to Reproductive Health Care Information Since 1994, reproductive rights and reproductive health have been a highly recurrent theme in the Commission. What is the responsibility of parenthood? No marriage license shall be issued by the Local Civil Registrar unless the applicants present a Certificate of Compliance issued for free by the local Family Planning Office certifying that they had duly received adequate instructions and information on responsible parenthood, family planning, breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act 2012, insures the child and mother gets the best care during and pregnancy.. BENIGNO S. AQUINO IIIPresident of the Philippines, The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation. The national debate is seen as part of a wider culture war. by CIA World Factbook), or 1.85% (20052010 high variant estimate by the UN Population Division, World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision) coming from 3.1 in 1960. The PMA condemns abortifacients that "destroys the fertilized egg or the embryo" and "abhors any procedureor medication that will interrupt any stage of fertilization and prevents its normal, physiological, uninterrupted growth to adulthood". The LGUs, with the technical assistance of the DOH, shall be responsible for the training of BHWs and other barangay volunteers on the promotion of reproductive health. Oral arguments concluded on August 27, with the petitioners against and for the law being instructed to submit memorandums within 60 days. There are several studies cited by those who support the bill: President Aquino stated he was not an author of the bill. Stages of Responsible Parenthood Parenting is a process by which parents and children grow and develop, each influencing the other throughout their lives. 10354, otherwise known as the "Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012". He also said surveys suggest that the total wanted fertility rate for the Philippines is 2.4 children, or below the actual TFR of 3.3 children. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, known as the RH Law, is a groundbreaking law that guarantees universal and free access to nearly all modern contraceptives for all citizens, including impoverished communities, at government health centers. Couples determine their ideal family size. Learn More >. SEC. Belmonte said it is better that highly contentious bills be given more attention. 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. Students also viewed Gender and Society Preface Appreciating Diversity [89], On April 8, 2014, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law. These systems are made of organs and hormone-producing glands, including the pituitary gland in the brain. Companies with fewer than 200 workers are required to enter into partnership with health care providers in their area for the delivery of reproductive health services. My position is more aptly called responsible parenthood rather than reproductive health. Those with fewer than 200 workers shall enter into partnerships with health professionals for the delivery of reproductive health services. The State shall eradicate discriminatory practices, laws and policies that infringe on a persons exercise of reproductive health rights. Foster your child's independence 7. (12) Mental health aspect of reproductive health care. Adapt your parenting to fit your child 5. SEC. [33], Proponents such as E. Ansioco of Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines argued that "The World Health Organization (WHO) includes contraceptives in its Model Lists of Essential Drugs" and thus are safe medicines. The President's spokesperson Edwin Lacierda explained that the President "has not changed his stand" and is reaching out to the prelates and said that he has not made any decision in support of the Reproductive Health Bill as he was still studying the document. Reporting Requirements. The policy gives "paramount importance" to population control measures and the promotion of contraception among 13 populous countries, including the Philippines to control rapid population growth which they deem to be inimical to the sociopolitical national interests of the U.S., since the "U.S. economy will require large and increasing amounts of minerals from abroad", and these countries can produce destabilizing opposition forces against the U.S. Age- and Development-Appropriate Reproductive Health Education. For the purpose of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) Abortifacient refers to any drug or device that induces abortion or the destruction of a fetus inside the mothers womb or the prevention of the fertilized ovum to reach and be implanted in the mothers womb upon determination of the FDA. (s) Reproductive health rights refers to the rights of individuals and couples, to decide freely and responsibly whether or not to have children; the number, spacing and timing of their children; to make other decisions concerning reproduction, free of discrimination, coercion and violence; to have the information and means to do so; and to attain the highest standard of sexual health and reproductive health: Provided, however, That reproductive health rights do not include abortion, and access to abortifacients. Meanwhile, the Imam Council of the Philippines, the top leaders of the Moslem population which at 4.5million constitutes 5% of the Philippine population, declared that they are against contraceptives since using them "underestimates God" and "makes one lose morality in the process.". While there is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health, there is great debate on its mandate that the Philippine government and the private sector will fund and undertake widespread distribution of family planning devices such as condoms, birth control pills, and IUDs, as the government continues to disseminate information on their use through all health care centers.

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