Fulfilling his pledge that the controversial reproductive health bill will be enacted before 2012 ends, president benigno aquino iii has signed republic act 10354 or the responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012 in malacanang last december 21. Republic act 10354 reproductive health act of 2012 the. Reproductive health law in the philippines journal of the asean. Ra 10354 responsible parenthood and reproductive health act provides for maternal, child health care, family planning and responsible parenthood. The license, or permit to operate or conduct business in the philippines of such pharmaceutical company, shall be perpetually revoked, and a fine triple the amount involved in the violation shall be imposed. The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of. The full implementation of the rh law can be expected by november 30, once the fda certifies that the contraceptives to be distributed by the doh are non. The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012. The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012 republic act no. Supreme court issues temporary halt to reproductive health law. Responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012. Republic act 10354 or the responsible parenthood and. Therefore, for any informed discussion on this topic a reading of the law s text would be required. Under the rh law ra 10354, the catholic must choose.
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