By Delon Porcalla and Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star) | Updated December 29, 2012 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino has quietly signed the Reproductive Health (RH) bill into law, although the exact date of the signing is not yet clear.
Sources said there is discussion on whether to hold a ceremonial signing of the bill, but officials are inclined to avoid any fanfare so as not to fire up emotions whipped up by the debates over the issue.
President Aquino had called for national unity after both chambers of Congress ratified the committee report on the measure shortly before they went on their Christmas break.
The measure – now Republic Act 10354 – has been strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic Church.
Asked to confirm the signing, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said she did not know.
“So far, we have not received any advice from the OES (Office of the Executive Secretary) if it has been signed already,” she told reporters.
On the law’s implementing rules and regulations, Valte said the Department of Health (DOH) is in charge of the matter.
“I would have to ask DOH if they’ve already started on the implementing rules,” she said.
The Catholic Church on Thursday urged the faithful to tie a million red ribbons across the Philippines as a sign of protest against the RH measure.
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said lay groups were behind the One Million Red Ribbons for Life and Family Movement launched yesterday as the Church marked the Feast of the Holy Innocents.
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