L.A. Times - Asia: Philippine Congress OKs bill to offer birth control to poor women

L.A. Times - Asia Headlines from latimes.com

Philippine Congress OKs bill to offer birth control to poor women Dec 18th 2012, 00:00 The measure wins passage despite opposition from the Catholic hierarchy and its backers. It would override a de facto ban on contraceptives in public clinics. MANILA — Ignoring the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' warning that "contraception corrupts the soul," the Philippine Congress on Monday passed a sweeping bill that would provide birth control to millions of poor women. Media files: 16x9

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