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As a result of the criminal abortion law and the discriminatory environment in the Philippines, women are left without a means to control their fertility, exposed to unsafe abortions, and made vulnerable to abuse in the health system.
Jul 19, 2022 · Opponents say it’s time for the Philippines to get rid of “inhumane provisions” in its abortion law and finally decriminalize abortion to save women’s lives.
Feb 18, 2022 · Abortion is illegal under any and all circumstances under the Philippine Constitution and statutes. Abortion is not allowed even when the life of the mother is in danger, and for that matter, even when the life of the unborn is threatened.
Sep 28, 2021 · For safe abortion advocates in the Philippines, September 28 this year marks the first anniversary of the launch of the first-ever proposed bill and parallel campaign to decriminalize abortion in the country. The Philippines remains to have one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world.
Apr 21, 2009 · Abortion in the Philippines is an illegal and punishable act, with no exceptions even on the grounds of endangering a woman’s life, rape, or foetal impairment. The minimum prison term for an abortion is six months, and the maximum six years.
Jan 28, 2010 · Facts on Abortion in the Philippines: Criminalization and a General Ban on Abortion. The Center for Reproductive Rights works nationally and internationally to expand access to reproductive healthcare for women around the world.
Oct 11, 2022 · Unsafe abortion contributes significantly to preventable maternal mortality in the country yet remains the sole option for many young, low-income, and rural women, 1,3 as 75% of Filipino women seeking abortions are financially unable to raise another child.
