Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Implementing Rules and Regulations of
WHEREAS,
Partnership
with
local
governments as lead implementers of basic
health services is central to the success of
the RPRH Act, hence the active participation
in the process of implementing rules and
regulations (IRR) drafting and commitment
to implementation thereof by the League of
Provinces of the Philippines; the League of
Cities of the Philippines; and the League of
Municipalities of the Philippines;
i) The State shall promote programs that (1) enable individuals and
couples to have the number of children they desire with due
consideration to the health, particularly of women, and the
resources available and affordable to them and in accordance with
existing
laws,
public
morals
and
their
religious
convictions:Provided, Thatno one shall be deprived, for economic
reasons, of the rights to have children; (2) achieve equitable
allocation and utilization of resources; (3) ensure effective
partnership among national government, local government units
(LGUs) and the private sector in the design, implementation,
coordination, integration, monitoring and evaluation of peoplecentered programs to enhance the quality of life and environmental
protection; (4) conduct studies to analyze demographic trends
including demographic dividends from sound population policies
towards sustainable human development in keeping with the
principles of gender equality, protection of mothers and children,
born and unborn and the promotion and protection of womens
reproductive rights and health; and (5) conduct scientific studies to
determine the safety and efficacy of alternative medicines and
methods for reproductive health care development;