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National misogynist hero

An undisputed national hero and distinguished gentleman representative from Sarangani, Manny Pacquiao was staunchly against the RH Bill. He quoted the Bible, and said, in effect, that any attempts to curb reproduction was against the will of his god. While we’re not sure how the personal religious beliefs of this pregnancy-challenged man have to do with us uterus-carrying citizens, people pointed out that his wife Jinkee has admitted to being on the pill. Now he’s bragging that he made his wife Jinkee stop taking pills and have more kids.

Lying for a Cause (part 2)

The article "Lying for a Cause" generated a response from the creator of the anti-RH video, the core paragraphs of which...

FF Podcast (Audio) 005: Ayala Alabang Village Ordinance vs. RH

In this episode we recap what happened at the public hearing on the Ayala Alabang Village Ordinance that, among other things, required prescriptions for contraceptives -- even condoms.

We talk about how the ordinance was created, what the anti-ordinance advocates are doing to stop it, and what we're going to do next, given recent developments and all that's happened at today's hearing.

Joining us is Kevin Punzalan, one of the organizers of the anti-ordinance advocates and admin of the We Oppose the Ayala Alabang Ordinance 01 of 2011 Facebook group. Enjoy!

Fr. Freethinker, the Secular Priest

It's not everyday that a Catholic priest impresses me with his pragmatism and honesty when speaking about controversial issues like contraception and especially with his guts in defining the limits of the moral authority of his superiors, the bishops. I am talking about Fr. Ranhilio "Rannie" C. Aquino.

Talking to Death

The common sexist notion is that women talk too much. But on the issue of reproductive health, a bachelors' club and...

“Contraception Doesn’t Decrease Abortions” – Busted!

Many studies show that abortion rates recede if decision makers are provided enough information and a wider range of contraceptive choices.

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