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A Philippine law intends to offer everyone access to information and techniques for
contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. Due to its provisions on
family planning and reproductive health (The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive
Health Act of 2012). That some religious groups opposed on ethical as well as moral grounds,
it caused intense conflicts in the Philippines. Especially the Catholic Church strongly opposed
some parts of the law as they were in contradiction to their beliefs on family planning and
contraception. The concept of the separation of church and state upholds people's right to
practice their religion free from interference from the government (Estrada vs. Escritor
2003, 2006).

In the case of RA 10354, those who disagree with particular reproductive health treatments
may contend that the law violates their right to exercise their religion freely by requiring them
to promote or facilitate access to actions they consider immoral.The argument put forth by
opponents of RA 10354 indicates that it's the duty of the government to offer its citizens
access to comprehensive healthcare and reproductive services. They can argue that although
religious convictions are significant, they shouldn't dictate governmental decisions that have
an impact on the general health and welfare of everyone. It implies that governmental and
religious organizations should function separately of one another. This division avoids
political and religious bodies from meddling with one another. It attempts to protect religious
liberty and stop any one religion from having a disproportionate influence on governmental
decisions (The Republic of the Philippines 1987).

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The law's proponents may contend that it is essential for dealing with problems including
maternal mortality, rising populations, and limited access to reproductive health care. They
might emphasize the value of responsible family planning and the freedom for people to
choose their own reproductive health care.Some law's elements, including the promotion of
contraception techniques, may offend some of the law's critics' religious or cultural
convictions. They can claim that traditional values and family structures are threatened by the
law. Concerns the law's application and whether it respects the rights and beliefs of everyone
else may also exist (Regidor 2017).

On moral and religious grounds, conservative religious organizations—in particular the

Catholic Church in the Philippines—opposed the bill. Contraception use and the promotion of
sexual education outside of traditional family norms, according to some religious leaders, are
against their views (Boys et al. 1995). As a result, there was conflict between those calling
for broad services related to reproductive health and individuals who believed that doing so
would violate their religious and cultural beliefs. The bill was opposed by groups that thought
that educating young adults about sexuality in such a detailed way may promote adultery or
violate traditional cultural standards. The arguments emphasized the gap among people who
thought that adolescents should get reliable and useful and those who thought that certain
topics were improper. It's crucial to note that Republic Act No. 10354 does not directly deal
with a "culture war" scenario and instead focuses on concerns relating to reproductive health
and family planning. The law did, however, encounter major controversy and protest from
numerous societal groups, primarily from conservative and religious organizations that had
moral or ethical issues about several of its aspects, among them the promotion of
contraception and extensive.