Rappler's latest stories on reproductive health in the philippines
[OPINION] What touring the Philippines taught me about sexual health in the country
I came across some truly eye-opening stories, including a young girl who became a mother at the age of 9 and bore her second child at the age of 10
NEDA: Poverty incidence could fall with full implementation of RH law
The poverty incidence could fall to 13 15 in 2022 from 21 6 in 2015 This estimate also assumes continued economic growth which NEDA expects to remain on track for the 3rd quarter of 2016
SC declares RH law constitutional
8th UPDATE The Court unanimously upholds substantial provisions of the law but justices vote separately to strike down certain portions Advocates are preparing for the next battle: ensuring the government funds and implements it
Court asked to stop forum on sexual health
A pro life group says organizing activities that promote abortion and other acts that offend good customs are crimes under Philippine laws
Spirit boat sails on Burnham Lake for maternal health
Artists and reproductive health advocates in Baguio reprise Roberto Villanueva’s spirit boat installation Atang ti Kararua to pray for teenage mothers
6 ways to move the RH Law forward
I m confident that the Supreme Court will give its blessings and the RH law will get implemented So what could we do to advance this law?
Spiritually pro-RH
Humility demands that we know the limits of personal experiences and beliefs And it is cruel to use the death and suffering of people to argue for your political cause
How senatorial candidates voted on RH bill
6 senatorial candidates voted in favor of the RH bill; 5 were against it
Show up, Lagman tells pro-RH solons
The principal author of the Reproductive Health bill in the House of Representatives appeals to lawmakers to show up in Congress before the Christmas break
How to kill a bill
Senator Recto’s amendments would disable two critical components of the health care delivery system making the RH bill practically useless
