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What is the main title of Republic Act No. 10354?
What is the main title of Republic Act No. 10354?
Which right is explicitly supported by the State according to the act?
Which right is explicitly supported by the State according to the act?
What type of reproductive healthcare services does the State guarantee?
What type of reproductive healthcare services does the State guarantee?
Which institution's methods will determine what is considered abortifacient?
Which institution's methods will determine what is considered abortifacient?
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What principle prioritizes maternal and child health according to the act?
What principle prioritizes maternal and child health according to the act?
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What is one of the State's responsibilities regarding families?
What is one of the State's responsibilities regarding families?
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Which principle emphasizes respect for reproductive health and rights?
Which principle emphasizes respect for reproductive health and rights?
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What does the State promote concerning family planning methods?
What does the State promote concerning family planning methods?
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What is defined as a basic autonomous social institution by the State?
What is defined as a basic autonomous social institution by the State?
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Which is NOT one of the rights guaranteed by the State under the act?
Which is NOT one of the rights guaranteed by the State under the act?
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Study Notes
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
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Policy Declaration: The state recognizes and guarantees human rights, including equality, health, reproductive health, education, information, and the right to make decisions in accordance with religious beliefs and cultural values.
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Family Protection: The state's duty is to protect the family and the life of the mother and unborn child, viewing the family as a fundamental unit.
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Gender Equality: Gender equality and women's empowerment are key concerns of the law, emphasizing women's health and human rights within reproductive health care.
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Family Rights: The act protects the rights of spouses to form a family, children's right to care and protection, families' right to a living wage, and family participation in policymaking.
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Universal Access: The act guarantees universal access to safe, non-abortifacient, effective, legal, affordable reproductive health care services for all Filipinos. Preference is given to the impoverished.
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Discrimination Eradication: The state aims to eliminate discriminatory policies and laws that interfere with reproductive health rights.
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Openness to Life: The state supports openness to life, acknowledging parental responsibility in raising children humanely.
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Guiding Principles: Free and informed decision-making is paramount, honoring reproductive health and rights, and emphasizing maternal and child health.
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Ethical and Medically Safe Care: Quality, ethical, medically safe, legal, accessible, and affordable reproductive care for all citizens, particularly vulnerable populations like women and the poor.
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Information and Access: The state promotes comprehensive information on family planning methods, including effective natural and modern methods. Funding support for modern methods like the Billings Ovulation Method is also pledged.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, including policy declaration, family protection, and gender equality. Test your understanding of how this law promotes reproductive health and family rights in the Philippines.
