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Philippines' President Duterte pushes free contraceptives
Source: BBC
Philippines' President Duterte pushes free contraceptives
11 January 2017 Asia
Government agencies in the Philippines have been ordered to offer free contraceptives to an estimated six million women who cannot obtain them.
President Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, especially among the poor.
His executive order is expected to face fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church.
Mr Duterte's predecessor had to fight for years to pass a bill extending the use of contraceptives in the country.
But the Supreme Court placed a temporary ban on the distribution of contraceptive implants under the law in 2015 after complaints from anti-abortion groups. The government has appealed.
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11 January 2017 Asia
Government agencies in the Philippines have been ordered to offer free contraceptives to an estimated six million women who cannot obtain them.
President Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, especially among the poor.
His executive order is expected to face fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church.
Mr Duterte's predecessor had to fight for years to pass a bill extending the use of contraceptives in the country.
But the Supreme Court placed a temporary ban on the distribution of contraceptive implants under the law in 2015 after complaints from anti-abortion groups. The government has appealed.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38591581
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