Rappler's latest stories on reproductive health bill
#PugadBaboy: Internet vs Intercourse

From EDSA to RH: Church clout weakens in PH
CBCP president Archbishop Socrates Villegas however tells Rappler that the Catholic Church ‘should not really have a political clout’

#PugadBaboy: Awkward Q and A punchline 2


The irresponsibility of rabbits
His is the smiling face under the dripping cowl of a yellow raincoat preaching mercy and compassion but little of either is shown for the women who are blamed for breeding like rabbits in a church that bans artificial contraception

'Push for divorce law needs RH-like support'
Advocates can sustain the campaign for a divorce law if public clamor and support build up the same way as in the Reproductive Health law debates

How do Filipino women view the choice to have an abortion?
In the US women subscribe to the our body our choice principle In the Philippines women who seek abortion rationalize the decision by painting a picture of a forgiving understanding God

Bill Gates says progress made on new super-thin condom
It looks like there are some technological materials that will be able to maintain a condom barrier with a very thin thin material Gates said in New Delhi

Aquino on FOI bill passage: Look at Congress not me
President Benigno Aquino III reiterates he cannot certify the bill as urgent since there is no emergency situation requiring its immediate passage

CBCP head warns vs 'shabu of bishops'
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas also challenges bishops to reach out to those who are angry at us
A loaf of bread for Rosanna's woes
Rosanna decides to get an abortion after her 5th pregnancy It takes a turn for the worse
[DASH of SAS] Sex, intimacy and the RH law in the time of Yolanda
Survivors will continue to have sex in the time of Yolanda for a reason that the numbers won t tell you
The first stone
The men and women who are true Catholics believe that there is no price too high for their virtue They will protect the imaginary unborn but they will wash their hands when it comes to living women
Tatad's Holocaust
Francisco Tatad may be willing to declare war on the world by calling the Reproductive Health law genocide but the law will continue to demonstrate that this is a battle for human rights
Cebu local bets now part of ‘Team Buhay’
In Cebu anti RH crusaders bring their campaign to the gubernatorial and mayoral races
Batangas in 2013: Gearing up for Holy War
The Archdiocese of Lipa with an unquestionable influence in local elections wants to create a Catholic vote in the national level
5 more bishops campaigning vs ‘Team Patay’
The dioceses of Lipa in Batangas San Pablo in Laguna Malolos in Bulacan San Jose in Occidental Mindoro and Boac in Marinduque will also hang Team Patay and Team Buhay posters
More 'Team Patay' tarps in Bacolod churches
Over 90 priests have agreed to hang similar tarpaulins in their parishes in a meeting with Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra
Oversized? Bacolod church slices RH poster into 2
The two smaller posters now each complies with the size prescribed by the elections commission
What the campaign vs ‘Team Patay’ means
Negative campaigning against identified senatorial candidates is a first for a Catholic diocese This is a test for the Catholic vote for national posts
Bacolod diocese: No to these 6 Senate bets
Local Catholic Church asks voters to junk Team Patay the 6 anti life candidates who supported the reproductive health bill and to vote for Team Buhay
UST cancels senatorial forum over RH issue
UPDATED Organizers say UST decided to stop the event for fear that the RH law will be discussed during the forum
Miriam: Not having RH law cruelty to poor
Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago says the RH law is the highlight of my year as senator and as a woman
RH law: The long and rough road
The RH law is a culmination of the hard work of a battalion of RH advocates inside and outside Congress and a President who stepped up to complete the job
RH and elections: Pols knew there’s no Catholic vote
How the bishops misread the signs miscalculated their strength misjudged lawmakers’ definition of ‘political survival’
Palace seeks unity after RH law signed
President Benigno Aquino III s government calls for reconciliation after a divisive birth control act was signed into law despite bitter opposition from the influential Catholic church
Rappler Newscast | December 28, 2012
After 15 years the Reproductive Health bill is now a law | President Aquino’s net satisfaction ratings dip in December in all areas socioeconomic classes and gender | Concerned Australians launch an online campaign for kidnapped countryman Warren Rodwell
President Aquino signs RH bill into law
UPDATED A certified true copy of the measure shows President Aquino signed the RH law on December 21 2012 Malacañang confirms bill has been signed into law in a statement
Vitug Vlogs: Catholic Church influence demystified
Rappler’s editor at large Marites Vitug says the victory of the Reproductive Health bill signals the decline of Church influence on national affairs
#RHlaw benefits felt in 5 years - Lagman
You will not feel it immediately Much of the work will have to be a massive national information campaign says Rep Edcel Lagman
Rappler Newscast | December 19, 2012
Both chambers of Congress ratify the Reproductive Health bill now ready for President Aquino’s signature | Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia is suspended for 6 months for grave abuse of authority but refuses to step down | President Aquino catches up with his Vice President Binay in the latest Pulse Asia trust ratings
Reluctant Sotto 'did not delay RH bicam'
The Senate ratifies the RH bill bicam report in a vote of 11 5 Cayetano says it s a momentous day
PH to have RH law this year - Palace
2nd UPDATE After 14 years a reproductive health bill hurdles obstacles and now awaits the President s signature
Bishops to continue fight vs RH bill
A Church leader says they will support a petition against the bill in case it s filed before the Supreme Court
Plastics, rubbers and why senators voted on RH
From plastics to rubbers to Victor Hugo senators offer funny and serious explanations in their RH bill vote
Women defend 'safe and satisfying sex' phrase in RH bill
What s so scandalous about wanting safe and satisfying sex?
Yay or nay? Netizens react to #RHBill
How did you react when Congress passed the RH bill?
CBCP: Palace 'corrupted' pro-RH solons
The Palace became the corruptor of our congressmen says the head of CBCP s Episcopal Commission on Family and Life
How solons voted on final reading of RH bill
Voting 133 79 7 the House of Representatives approved the Reproductive Health bill on third and final reading on Monday December 17
Palace on RH: Gov't now on people's side
The Palace thanks legislators who voted according to conscience after the President certified the Reproductive Health bill as urgent
Rappler Newscast | December 17, 2012
The controversial RH Bill passes the Senate and the House on third and final reading | Senator Tito Sotto is outvoted and the phrase “safe and satisfying sex” remains in the Senate version of the RH bill | Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle warns the RH bill will have a negative impact on Filipino culture and mentality
Senate, House OK RH bill; make history
The next step is the bicameral conference committee where both chambers of Congress will consolidate the two different versions of RH bill
In a wheelchair, Miro Quimbo votes 'Yes' to #RHbill
I got out on a temporary pass just to vote says Quimbo
RH bill passes House on final reading
After a 14 year delay the House of Representatives passes the RH Bill on 3rd and final reading
HIGHLIGHTS: Crucial vote on RH bill
2nd UPDATE The House of Representatives approves the RH Bill on final reading
Simbang Gabi message: 'Contraception corrupts the soul'
As lawmakers move forward with the controversial Reproductive Health bill RH bill the influential Catholic Bishop s Conference of the Philippines CBCP took a jab at it on the first of the 9 day series of Simbang Gabi Night Mass gathering
Senate RH bill saga reaches climax
Monday’s vote in Senate is the culmination of a heated emotional and at times comical battle between supporters and critics of the one of the most divisive measures in Congress
CBCP: Philippines moving towards legal abortion
The controversial bill was approved by the House of Representatives on second reading on December 13 and the Senate is expected to vote on it before Christmas
#SexTalk: What’s a safe, satisfying sex life got to do with it?
It’s all about being empowered both in the bedroom and in the boardroom