PH to have Reproductive Health law by end of year

After 14 years, the Philippines breaks records this week.  Asia’s largest Roman Catholic nation has struggled for decades with high population growth rates fuelled largely by ignorance and the lack of contraceptives.  The Reproductive Health Bill, which languished for more than a decade in Congress, offers women the choice.  Last week, a breakthrough as President Benigno Aquino certifies the bill urgent despite renewed lobbying by the Church.  On Monday, the Senate votes on the controversial Reproductive Health bill on 2nd and 3rd reading, while the House of Representatives passes the bill on 3rd and final reading.  On Tuesday, the work begins to consolidate both versions, and on Wednesday in record-breaking time, both chambers of Congress ratify the Reproductive Health bill that includes sex education and free contraceptions.  The only thing left is President Aquino’s signature which will turn this into law. 

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