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Reproductive Health Law

The Philippines is a conservative country and even in the 21st century, some people still critique
the role of contraception in the country. How about you? As a student from a Catholic Institution,
where do you stand on this? We have known the Catholic Church as one of the forerunners of
anti-contraception. Make a prognosis and diagnosis of your stand using this premise.  

Population growth has an impact on food security. Aside from effective policies and scientific
and technological advancements, two topics are mentioned that may aid in reducing population growth
yet are prohibited due to conservatism: Abortion and the Reproductive Health Law. In this position
paper, I will argue for contraception in the Reproductive Health Law and why female teenagers should
use it.

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law) is a ground-
breaking law that ensures universal and free access to nearly all modern contraceptives at government
health centers for all citizens, including impoverished communities. We can use contraception to
reduce population growth and teenage pregnancy, avoid abortion, and protect the safety of female
teenagers if this law is implemented. As a Catholic institution student, I stand by the use of
contraceptives because not every female wants to get pregnant at an early age. According to BBC
(n.d.) and Pandia Health (2021), birth control is permissible because it is neither expressly forbidden
nor approved in the Scriptures. Why is birth control wrong from a religious standpoint is because, in
the past, abortion was used as a form of birth control that God does not approve of, and as a result,
Christianity believes that abortion and birth control are the same thing, which is not true because they
are distinct. Abortion terminates an existing pregnancy, whereas birth control prevents it from
occurring in the first place.

In the end, we can guarantee that birth control can help reduce population growth, improve
food security, provide safety for female teenagers, and prevent pregnancy among those who have
experienced abuse and rape as a result of men's foolish lust. Contraception is safe and effective, but it
is not perfect. It is 99% effective when used correctly and perfectly, but it increases the chances of
becoming pregnant by 9% if not used correctly and perfectly. Consult a doctor if you want to improve
the efficacy of your contraception.