Senator Pia Cayetano alerts the public in disagreement with the critics of the reproductive health bill on all the false claims regarding what the bill states. It also includes the alleged means of promoting abortion.
The senator, who is the chairwoman of the committee on health and demography has also arranged hearings on the pressing issues regarding the RH bill. It includes the version of the RH bill that was filed by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Up to date statements were also received by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago that was handed by President Ninoy Aquino who also supports the bill. A term that Malacanang have formulated for the Republic Health Bill is called the Responsible Parenthood.
Senator Miriam Defensor- Santiago showed a great deal of optimism for the support from President Noynoy Aquino which in hope would increase the possibility of the bill being passed into law under the administration of the president.
Senator Pia Cayetano responded with, “I laud P-Noy for having the conviction and courage required of a true leader to support a measure that is vital to save the lives of women, the unborn and the newborn”
However, she wants the public to be informed that they should not believe all things they hear about from the side who are against it because it is very misleading, especially when the information comes from its critics.
She utters, “Contrary to the misinformation campaign being spread by some, the reproductive healthy bill pending in the Senate does not allow abortion and will not force any contraceptive method on anyone”
Furthermore, she also stated that “The measure will respect the moral conviction and religious beliefs of all, but at the same time, protect the unborn child by providing health services for the pregnant mother and likewise save the lives of mothers from dying at childbirth,”
The United Nations have estimated that 11 mothers die each day from complications of childbirth, according to Senator Pia Cayetano. As mentioned in the bill, people will not be forced to use contraceptive. Its availability will just be for everybody and they would still have the choice whether to utilize it or not.
Aside from this, if the bill is passed it would expand the still in progress program of the government of supplementing contraceptives to the poor couples who cannot buy them.
Here are some of the statements the government officials say about the Bill:
Senator Lacson: “he is against abortion but favors a population management program that follows moral standards”
Vice President Jejomar Binay: “opposes abortion but said women must be given the freedom to plan their pregnancies.”
Cardinal Jose Sanchez said: “If there are bills contradictory to the Catholic teachings, I would go to these congressmen on by one to enlighten them with the Catholic teachings and they would easily agree with me. And as friends, they would find it hard to go against the bishop”
These are some of the stands of our local government officials in help for you guys to decide which side you would be on.
REFERENCE:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=679002&publicationSubCategoryId=63
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