RH
Bill, Know It Beyond The Box
Firstly,
What Is RH Bill? According to en.wikipilipinas.org; RH Bill or
The Reproductive Health Bill is a bill pending
in the 15th Philippine Congress that seeks to promote on a national
level access to information and the availability of natural and artificial
contraception. It seeks to empower couples in responsible family planning
through education and access to legal and medically safe birth control. Other
than en.wikipilipinas.org; a blogger from blogspot.com cited that, “The
Reproductive Health bills, or popularly known as RH bill, are Philippine Bills aiming to
guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and
maternal care.” So, the Reproductive Health Bill or RH Bill is a bill
where it promotes pills and devices which induce abortion to Filipinos to have
a responsible family planning, legal and safe birth control. Secondly, What Are The Pros And Cons Of The
RH Bill? There are people who are against in pushing through
the Reproductive Health Bill. Examples who are against the Bill are the
Catholic ministry. Their aim is to stop the proclamation of the RH Bill to a
new law.
Pros of the Reproductive Health Bill:
“Overpopulation. It is believed that RH Bill is the responsive approach
to rapid population growth to which many people point out as a cause to
poverty. One proof is the direct effect of overpopulation on unemployment which
is widespread in the country. Pro
Choice and Pro Chance. Not only that RH bill is a “pro-choice”, as cited on the
bill, but also a chance to alleviate poverty. By using contraceptives, people
have a choice as to the number of children that they can afford to care for.
Through this method, overpopulation can be reduced. Reproductive Health Education for the Youth. This will raise the
level of awareness to the youth’s perception of gender roles and will influence
the choices they’ll make about their own sexual behavior. Maternal Care. The bill
aims to provide sufficient services such as emergency obstetrics and basic
care. In addition, skilled medical personnel will be provided even in remote
areas to decrease maternal death which is mostly caused by unattended
childbirth.”
From :http://www.cebujobs.ph/community/4-major-pros-and-cons-that-you-should-know-about-the-rh-bill/)
Cons of the Reproductive Health Bill:
“Overpopulation. (Ironic, isn’t it?) RH Bill is an assumption on the
basis that “overpopulation causes poverty.” The growing supply of young workers
is projected to contribute a high percentage in economic growth for the
Philippines. Bernardo M. Villegas, a Filipino writer, economist and Senior
Vice-President at the University of Asia and the Pacific(UA&P) mentioned in
his article ‘Vote No to RH Bill’ that “. . . Japan’s second-largest shipbuilder
expanded in the Philippines, where workers are on average half the age of its Japanese
employees.” This further implies to the Philippine demographics in which 61 %
of the population are from 15-64 years of age which constitutes to the GDP of
the country.
Anti-Life. RH Bill in the first place is a violation of a religious
doctrine in the Philippines, a Catholic-dominated nation. Contraceptives are
not an assurance to prevent fertilization, for medical studies show that some
of these contraceptives are abortifacient. Irresponsible Sexual Behavior.
Introducing reproductive health education and promoting the use of
contraceptives may encourage irresponsible sexual attitude, especially among
the youth. Prone to Corruption.
Implementation of the bill will cost billions of pesos and the threat
lies behind the process. History has made us aware of several instances that
support this claim. The question is… will the fund be utilized to meet the
bill’s goal?”
From :http://www.cebujobs.ph/community/4-major-pros-and-cons-that-you-should-know-about-the-rh-bill/)
The
Reproductive Health Bill As A Law.
“People's
freedom to access contraceptives is not restricted by any opposing law, being
available in family planning NGOs, stores, etc. The country is not a welfare state. Taxpayer’s money should not
be used for personal practices that are harmful and immoral; it can be used to
inform people of the harm of BCPs.” (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsible_Parenthood_and_Reproductive_Health_Act_of_2012#Criticism)
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