REPRODUCTIVEHEALTH BILL

HOUSE BILL 4244

Jenna Melissa M. Igaya

FACTS

National policy on: Reproductive Health Responsible parenthood Population development and for other purposes.

has 34 sections

SECTIONS

Section 10 – Family Planning Supplies as Essential Medicines

Therefore, included in annual purchases of government.

Section 16 – Mandatory Age-Appropriate Reproductive Health and Sexuality Education

About Family Planning Methods, Population and Development.

Section 21 – Employers’ Responsibilities

If they have greater than 200 employees, the company’s health facility will have the responsibility.

If less than 200 employees, will have the partnership with hospitals, health clinics, etc..

Section 28 – Prohibited ActsHealth Providers:

If they intentionally provide incorrect information regarding programs and services on reproductive health, medically-safe and effective family planning methods.

The decision of the patient shall prevail without marital consent to undergo an RH procedure.

no prior parental consent shall be necessary in case of abused minors.

If any public official who prohibits the delivery of legal RH procedures.

If any person who misrepresent a certificate of compliance.

If ant person who maliciously engages in disinformation about the provisions.

Section 21 – Penalties

Imprisonment: 1 month to 6 months

Fee: P10,000 to P50,000If juridical person: dismissal from the government service.

TRIVIAS

Pro RH BillLea Salonga, Dingdong Dantes, Risa Hontiveros

Con RH BillManny Pacquiao, bishop Ted Bacani, Mitos Magsaysay