RH does NOT…
1. Protect the lives and health of mothers
The RH Bill promotes the use of birth control pills, which increases the risk of HIV transmission, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, cervical cancer, breast cancer as well as liver cancer for those who are otherwise considered low risk. Not to mention it decreases libido/sexual desires, makes women irritable (akin to pregnancy mood swings) and feel depressed (Catawampus?) and alas! even pick bad partners. “In addition, birth control pills can deplete the following nutrients: • Vitamin B2 • Vitamin B6 • Vitamin B12 • Folic Acid • Vitamin C • Magnesium • Zinc.”
“Contraceptives do not heighten cancer risks” is a lie as multiple studies have already proven otherwise. The massive misinformation campaign by Likhaan and other groups is truly appalling. WHO’s Dr. Van Look is obviously prochoice/pro-abortion. After all, he’s the Director of Reproductive Health and Research! Would he really say contraception and “safe” abortion are bad for you?
I do not buy the claim by RH Bill/contraception advocates either that the benefits (example, supposed decrease in risk of ovarian cancer) outweigh the risks. Why put my life at risk when there are other options? Why risk the lives and health of women in the Philippines? Why would you give known Group 1 carcinogens to healthy mothers?
2. Save babies
Birth control pills are abortifacients. In short, the pill kills babies. (So do IUDs, by the way.) Here’s how:
Example: Seasonale
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Estrogen/progestogen combination oral contraceptive; acts by suppression of gonadotropins. Primarily inhibits ovulation. Also produces other alterations including changes in the cervical mucus (increases difficulty of sperm entry into uterus) and endometrium (REDUCES LIKELIHOOD OF IMPLANTATION).
Physician’s Desk Reference, PDR.net
Preventing implantation = MEDICAL ABORTION. The birth control pill is both contraceptive AND abortive. NO TO ABORTION!
3. Respond to the many who want smaller families
Given the many risks discussed above, I recommend the Natural Family Planning method to couples who would like to have “smaller families”. Here are the top ten myths associated with the NFP. When it comes to family planning, go natural! 
4. Promote equity for poor families
When you start with the wrong premise (for example, that having too many children (blessings!) is a problem) as RH bill supporters are prone to do, then you will surely reach the wrong conclusions. Please watch this series of videos and others like it by Congressman Roilo Golez affirming the sanctity of human life and the vital role OFWs have played in our nation’s economy. His debate with the bill sponsor is also quite interesting.
5. Prevent induced abortions
It is very clear that the RH Bill is a precursor to abortion legalization in the Philippines for “abortion is an integral part of reproductive health care.” The bill’s author and “women’s rights” groups can deny this all they want but it is very clear that the Center for Reproductive Rights, UNFPA and such groups are applying pressure on the government to legalize abortion in the country.
Worldwide, it is understood that “reproductive health” equals access to contraception and if contraception fails, access to abortion “care” for any reason whatsoever during the whole nine months of pregnancy. Incidentally, in America, “two-thirds (2/3) of unplanned pregnancies are due to the failure of birth control”, while in France, about two-thirds of “unplanned pregnancies were among women using contraceptives”. How convenient for abortion providers.
Former abortionist, Carol Everett, described abortion quotas in the documentary film Blood Money:
(Please see point number 2 for the abortifacient effect of oral contraceptive pills.)
6. Support and deploy more public midwives, nurses and doctors
The RH bill is not necessary to do this. What is badly needed is the proper implementation of health-related laws that are already in place. It is foolish to think that passing the said bill will then poof! immediately solve our brain drain problem and stop our kababayans from seeking “greener” pastures abroad. Has any education bill, may I ask, put an end to the perennial teacher shortage problem in the country? We need to introduce more effective means of encouraging health workers to remain in the country. The RH Bill will not accomplish this.
7. Guarantee funding for & equal access to health facilities
The RH bill will use THREE BILLION PESOS to purchase carcinogenic birth control pills, IUDs, condoms, etc.; to poison your children’s minds with sex education; to educate the poor that contraception (cough abortion) is the solution to their poverty; and so on. Bakit ba tayo magpapaloko sa mga taong ito? Who will earn from the RH Bill? Manufacturers of condoms in China, etc. and those who will earn “commissions”. The RH Bill is pro-kurakot and pro-state control and therefore, is in reality anti-poor and anti-freedom. In a word, anti-Filipino. ‘Nuff said.
8. Give accurate & positive sexuality education to young people
“Prochoice” comprehensive sex education anywhere is anything BUT medically accurate, age-appropriate and positive. In the US, states “with liberal sex-ed policies actually have higher rates of pregnancy for girls under 18.” Comprehensive sex education encourages promiscuity in teens, arming them with the “right information” on contraception use for their sexual encounters, rather than encouraging them to abstain from sex and truly save themselves from risk of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and related emotional/mental issues.
“Our children have been raised on risky education rather than on healthy education. They have learned all about safe and safer sex rather than about saved sex.” (Alabama Physicians For Life, Inc.)
9. Reduce cancer deaths
As already stated above, the RH Bill will cause an increase in cancer cases among women in the country. More cases, not less. Information on self breast exams, Pap smears, etc. are already being disseminated by health practitioners nationwide and pertinent medical services are provided by the same. What is needed is improved access among the poor. The RH bill is not necessary to accomplish this.
It is a common ploy by “prochoicers” to distract people from the real issue by using the “reduce cancer deaths” or “reduce maternal deaths” card and they always take credit for the success other movements or organizations have achieved. What they have actually done to do this remains to be seen.
10. Save money that can be used for even more social spending
Please see point number 7.
I am a woman. I believe health is wealth but I want real health and reliable information, not misinformation spread by abortion providers and supporters who call themselves “prochoice” but deny medical practitioners their right to choose based on conscience, deny women accurate medical information so they can freely exercise their right to choose life, and deny precious children their right to life.
I am pro-women and pro-poor. I DO NOT trust Planned Parenthood. I DO NOT trust the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), Gabriela, Likhaan or other such “pro-women” groups in the Philippines who receives/d financial support from the largest abortion provider in America. Planned Abortion/Babykilling is what their name should be.
Suggested Reading:
Significant Risks of Oral Contraceptives (OCPs): Why This Drug Class Should NOT Be Included In a Preventative Care Mandate http://www.physiciansforlife.org/content/view/2081/36/
Prolife Podcast #035: NY Has Extremely High Abortion Rate Despite Free Birth Control http://prolifepodcast.net/2010/10/035-ny-has-extremely-high-abortion-rate-despite-free-birth-control/
