The Catholic Bishops Conference say they have got the RH Bill sewn up - depressing...

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"The basic content of the Consolidated Reproductive Health Bill is divided into the following sections.
Title
Declaration of Policy
Guiding Principles
Definition of Terms
Midwives for Skilled Attendance
Emergency Obstetric Care
Access to Family Planning
Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Crisis Situations
Maternal Death Review
Family Planning Supplies as Essential Medicines
Procurement and Distribution of Family Planning Supplies
Integration of Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood Component in Anti-Poverty Programs
Roles of Local Government in Family Planning Programs
Benefits for Serious and Life-Threatening Reproductive Health Conditions
Mobile Health Care Service
Mandatory Age-Appropriate Reproductive Health and Sexuality Education
Additional Duty of the Local Population Officer
Certificate of Compliance
Capability Building of Barangay Health Workers
Ideal Family Size
Employers’ Responsibilities
Pro Bono Services for Indigent Women
Sexual And Reproductive Health Programs For Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
Right to Reproductive Health Care Information
Implementing Mechanisms
Reporting Requirements
Congressional Oversight Committee
Prohibited Acts
Penalties
Appropriations
Implementing Rules and Regulations
Separability Clause
Repealing Clause
Effectivity

Summary of major provisions
The bill mandates the government to “promote, without bias, all effective natural and modern methods of family planning that are medically safe and legal.”
Although abortion is recognized as illegal and punishable by law, the bill states that “the government shall ensure that all women needing care for post-abortion complications shall be treated and counseled in a humane, non-judgmental and compassionate manner.”
The bill calls for a “multi-dimensional approach” integrates a component of family planning and responsible parenthood into all government anti-poverty programs.
Under the bill, age-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education is required from grade five to fourth year high school using “life-skills and other approaches.”
The bill also mandates the Department of Labor and Employment to guarantee the reproductive health rights of its female employees. Companies with less than 200 workers are required to enter into partnership with health care providers in their area for the delivery of reproductive health services.
Employers with more than 200 employees shall provide reproductive health services to all employees in their own respective health facilities. Those with less than 200 workers shall enter into partnerships with health professionals for the delivery of reproductive health services. Employers shall inform employees of the availability of family planning services. They are also obliged to monitor pregnant working employees among their workforce and ensure they are provided paid half-day prenatal medical leaves for each month of the pregnancy period that they are employed.
The national government and local governments will ensure the availability of reproductive health care services, including family planning and prenatal care.
Any person or public official who prohibits or restricts the delivery of legal and medically safe reproductive health care services will be meted penalty by imprisonment or a fine."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reproductive_Health_Bill

Thank you for that Lastlid...that's the first time I've read it

They certainly are starting from ground zero

I absolutely agree with the bill, really I do and the need to get it through as soon as possible but, where on earth is the funding gonna come from?...if this situation had been in the west taxes would be raised and that would be it...we'd probably suffer with fewer holidays etc..no real big deal...not so in the phils..most employees have just enough money to pay bills and put food on the table.

Perhaps tax the remittances pouring into the country every second of the day...that from what I see is there main growth industry.

No wonder its taken 10ys to dates to get thus far...its a pipe dream....I really cant see it happening.

[lastlid]

Thank you for that Lastlid...that's the first time I've read it

They certainly are starting from ground zero

I absolutely agree with the bill, really I do and the need to get it through as soon as possible but, where on earth is the funding gonna come from?...if this situation had been in the west taxes would be raised and that would be it...we'd probably suffer with fewer holidays etc..no real big deal...not so in the phils..most employees have just enough money to pay bills and put food on the table.

Perhaps tax the remittances pouring into the country every second of the day...that from what I see is there main growth industry.

No wonder its taken 10ys to dates to get thus far...its a pipe dream....I really cant see it happening.

Turn that on its head. Can they afford not to....it would pay for itself a million times over.

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In decades Lastlid...no goverment is interested in investing in long term goals like that.....look at our outdated railways...compared to the French system, its a disgrace....all thanks to the 5 year terms in office.

What are the figures being banded about to get bill up and running?....I see what benefits the bill will bring etc but no costings....really, this is bad housekeeping...post some stuff about funding Lastlid...I await

[lastlid]

In decades Lastlid...no goverment is interested in investing in long term goals like that.....look at our outdated railways...compared to the French system, its a disgrace....all thanks to the 5 year terms in office.

What are the figures being banded about to get bill up and running?....I see what benefits the bill will bring etc but no costings....really, this is bad housekeeping...post some stuff about funding Lastlid...I await

They will have to find the money. Cant afford not to.

The RH Bill is the start....a prerequisite.