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Essay / A Research on the Philippines Reproductive Health Bill
A Research on the Philippines Reproductive Health Bill1. IntroductionIn 2014, the Philippines had a population of 100,617,630, making it the twelfth most populous country in the world. The current population has increased by almost sixteen million people since the year 2000 and is estimated to increase even more over the next 37 years. Overpopulation can be observed in all regions of the Philippines, including Dumaguete, which has a population of 120,883 and an average of 6 people per household. Overpopulation can strain the economy as more resources are needed in the country's education, health and infrastructure. Apart from this, overpopulation also leads to high unemployment rate as there are not enough jobs for the huge population, which will eventually lead to people living in poverty. Some causes of overpopulation in the Philippines include lack of information about contraception, especially among the poor. the illegality of abortion and the unavailability of modern contraception. This article will provide an overview of the proposed reproductive health bill in the Philippines. It will cover the pros and cons of the health bill, the difficulties in implementing the bill, and ways to overcome the difficulties in implementing the reproductive health bill.2. Implementation of the Reproductive Health Bill in the Philippines In order to solve the problem of overpopulation, the government of the Philippines introduced the Reproductive Health Bill (RH Bill). The bill will include public access to information on quality reproductive health services as well as sex education for students aged 10 to 19 in public schools. Almost all types of contraception will be made available free of charge in public health clinics and medical care will be provided, reducing population growth in the long term.7. Conclusion RH bill lawmakers have come a long way in fighting for the bill to pass and for its implementation due to resistance from the Catholic Church. It is important to note that policies are made for the country and not for a specific religion, even if the majority of the population belongs to that religion. Even though the Catholic Church in the Philippines holds a lot of power and influence in the country, it is evident that many Filipinos are capable of developing their own thoughts and beliefs and have become accustomed to the idea of contraception. The Reproductive Health Bill has caused a lot of controversies in the country, but after 12 years of persistence in fighting against the Reproductive Health Bill, it is finally in place and it can also succeed in time with government and public assistance..