Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Development Policy

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Political Science

Thesis Adviser

Trinidad S. Osteria

Defense Panel Chair

Francisco A. Magno

Defense Panel Member

Eric Vincent C. Batalla
Jose Ma. Arcadio C. Malbarosa

Abstract/Summary

Government concern over the rapid population growth and its consequences spurred the promotion of contraception as the solution to fertility control. This goes against the moral doctrine of the Catholic Church which advocates natural family planning and creates tension between church and state. Notwithstanding Church influence in Philippine politics, the study of the dynamics of church-state interactions in resolving the fertility problem would be useful to arrive at a rational and meaningful recommendation for action amicable to all stakeholders. As it stands, The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008 will most likely remain in legislative limbo, unless its authors revise the framing of the bill in order to conform to Church moral doctrine. Only through policy compromise or ideological sacrifice can the Philippine population debate be settled.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004450

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

VI, 118 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Reproductive health; Population growth; Contraception; Catholic Church--Philippines

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