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Introduction:
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10354), informally known as the Reproductive Health Law
or RH Law, is a law in the Philippines, which guarantees universal access to
methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal
care. It is all about the reproductive health and population management. It
deals more on population control in the country.
The law is strongly recognized by the government. But, there are some
objections from religious preference that hinders the proclamation specially
the roman catholic church of the country. The CBCP strongly disagree on some
contents of the RH bill as it goes on the final decision of the legislative body of
the government. The reproductive bill aims to control massive increase in
population in the country and reduce its effects to the people. Due to
irresponsible family planning being practice by most Filipinos, it contributes a
lot in the contribution to population explosion then triggers the shortages in
the needs of the people. One of the best solutions the government is trying to
impose is the RH bill that provides benefits to the people including the unborn.
The reproductive health bill wants the Filipinos to have a satisfying sex
life and at the same time it intends to prevent teenage pregnancies because
it is a major problem in our country today. One has to be completely blind not
to realize the contradiction of these two terms. Sex education will teach the
teenagers on the pleasures of sex and expect him/her to control his/her urges
at the same time. Poverty and overpopulation are two of the biggest national
concerns of the Philippines have right now. Many solutions have been made to
alleviate these problems but none of them seem to work. One of which is the
Reproductive Health Bill of the Philippines, or RH Bill. This bill allows Filipinos
access to contraceptives and an opportunity to be enlightened on the topic of
family planning. The bill, like any other thing in the world, is surrounded by

controversies. It is actually a really good bill but a lot of people are opposing
it. The number one group who opposes it is the Catholic Church. Though not
entirely stated in the bill, the Church implies that the bill entails abortion,
something that is greatly against the teaching and morals of the Church.
The Catholic Church has emphasized that the rejection of the RH bill is not
about a Roman Catholic opinion but a reflection of the fundamental ideals
and aspirations of the Filipino people. The Churchs position is secured on her
disagreement with the proposal's anti-life stance and problematic attitudes
towards issues that affect religious expression. Christianity insists that
artificial birth control methods are offensive to life because these tend to
suppress the formation of life, particularly in the womb of the mother.
In traditional Catholic positions, devices or means that directly delay the
development of life is offensive to life thus, immoral. In reproductive health
language, abortion cases reflect unmet needs for contraception which, if
used, could have prevented unwanted pregnancies mostly in teenagers.
Teenage pregnancy is one of the most difficult issues that teens and their
families face today. Most teenage pregnancies causes both involved taking up
low paying jobs, dropping out of school, and continuing to become more and
more stressed from then on. Schools offer sex education classes, but direct it
fully towards self-control. More teens are now getting pregnant than ever
before. We are seeing it more in high schools, too. Having babies is a
wonderful thing embraced by many women; however, having an unplanned
one is not so nice usually with teenagers. With teens becoming parents at
such a young age, there many risks for themselves, their children and the
economy.
There are also some of Filipinos that cannot be broken which is practicing
the extended family culture that could best be describe as a couple having 10
and more child living in a house with some of their relatives. Having a lot of
children is not prohibited, unless the family can supply their needs.

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sexual activity leads to financial issues and poor decision making. This leads

to risky sexual activity without protection. No protection leads to sexually

transmitted infections and diseases and pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is a
much bigger problem than it is distinguished. While the Reproductive Health
framework identifies contraception as a necessary solution in the situation,
the Church finds it problematic. It is in this perspective that the fundamental
proposals in the bill are consider immoral. The Church has gathered its forces
to show its opposition to the bill.