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The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act
No. 10354)
The RP-RH law is rooted on the human rights of all persons including their
right to equality and nondiscrimination, the right to sustainable human
development, the right to health including RH, the right to education and
information, and the right to choose and make decisions for themselves in
accordance to their religious convictions, ethics, cultural beliefs and the
demand of responsible parenthood.
In particular, the law upholds and guarantee the following principles:
The provision of effective and quality RH care services by the state that
will lead to universal access to affordable and quality RH care and
services;
3. Save babies
Proper birth spacing reduces infant deaths. The WHO says at least 2 years should pass
between a birth and the next pregnancy. In our country, the infant mortality rate of those
with less than 2 years birth interval is twice those with 3. The more effective and userfriendly the FP method, the greater the chances of the next child to survive.
shows up in all social classes and regions. RH education and services will help couples
fulfill their hopes for their families.
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ban all tobacco
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