Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Discrimination Eradication: The state aims to eliminate discriminatory policies and laws that interfere with reproductive health rights.

• Openness to Life: The state supports openness to life, acknowledging parental responsibility in raising children humanely.

• Guiding Principles: Free and informed decision-making is paramount, honoring reproductive health and rights, and emphasizing maternal and child health.

• 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.

• 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.