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Abortion is illegal in the Philippines and punishable by up to 6 years in prison under Republic Act HB 576. While some groups advocate for legalizing abortion to address issues like overpopulation, poverty, and teenage pregnancy, the Catholic Church strongly opposes it on the basis that it amounts to killing. Legalizing abortion could help in cases of rape or medical need, but better sex education is also needed to give youth knowledge to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the first place. Overall, legalizing

Author

Cian Montefalco

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EN