RA 10354

• RA 10354 is known as The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
• The State recognizes and guarantees the human rights of all persons including

  their right to equality and nondiscrimination of these rights.
• Pursuant to the declaration of State policies under Section 12, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, it is the

  duty of the State to protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution
• The State shall protect and promote the right to health of women
• The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society.
• The State also recognizes and guarantees the promotion and equal protection of the welfare and rights of children, the youth, and the unborn.
• The State recognizes marriage as an inviolable social institution and the foundation of the family.
• Pursuant to the recognition of marriage as an inviolable social institution and the foundation of the family, the State shall defend the right of spouses to found a family in accordance with their religious convictions and the demands of responsible parenthood.
• The State shall defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development.
• The State shall defend the right of the family to a family living wage and income.
• The State shall defend the right of families or family associations to participate in the planning and implementation of policies and programs.
• The State shall eradicate discriminatory practices on a person’s exercise of

  reproductive health rights.
• The State shall also promote openness to life