Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

alp227

(32,026 posts) Sat Dec 29, 2012, 05:00 AM Dec 2012

27

Philippines contraception law signed by Benigno Aquino [View all]

Source: BBC

Philippines President Benigno Aquino has signed into law a bill providing for free access to contraception and family planning.

Supporters say the law, which took 14 years to pass, will reduce poverty and maternal mortality in a country with the highest birth rate in the region.

The Roman Catholic Church repeatedly tried to block the bill.

Parliament failed to pass the measure several times before approving a final version on 19 December.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20863691

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Philippines contraception law signed by Benigno Aquino [View all] alp227 Dec 2012 OP

Good deal. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #1

Yes, the Catholic Church seems to have a very strong interest in perpetuating poverty. Prometheus Bound Dec 2012 #2

Huge step forward, and not a moment too soon. Congrats to the courageous President. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #3

Agreed! We need this all over the world. calimary Dec 2012 #5

I am glad to hear this! JNelson6563 Dec 2012 #4

"....reduce poverty and maternal mortality...."? Turbineguy Dec 2012 #6

Good! Their world can't end too soon. And I'm a former Catholic, disenchanted by SharonAnn Dec 2012 #7

The RCC is gonna go apeshit. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #8

That is very, very good news. slackmaster Dec 2012 #9

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Philippines contraception...