After 13 years, the Reproductive Health Bill has finally been passed in The Philippines allowing for basic state funded contraception and sex education.
In a country where the birth, infant mortality and illegal abortion rates continue to spiral, kudos to the Aquino government for pushing ahead with this controversial bill.
And a massive finger to those who suggested that Typhoon Pablo, which has killed at least 1,000 people, was God''s wrath for daring to have the debate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20752851
Edit : Tas - re your comment on another thread...there is some good news this week!
At last!
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Lili Von Shtupp
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Daff, I just read that earlier and talked about it with Mr VS, and we were both shocked and happy. I never thought it would go through, but so glad it did. It's about time. The times they are a changin'...
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i read Ireland is going to legalise abortion as well....
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Amazing, I never thought it would get through either. Some sense does get through.
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For instances where the Mother's life is in danger, or potential to commit suicide I believe?Morrolan wrote:i read Ireland is going to legalise abortion as well....
Whereas, abortion under any circumstances is still, and will remain, illegal in The Philippines. The RHB is a start...though the Catholic Church will do their best to lay the guilt trap, and I forsee some difficult times ahead.
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Really? (on Ireland making abortion legal)
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