parenthood legislation that will educate the people and give them
options on family planning methods.
The President, who was featured on Youtube's World View interview
series on Friday, gave his view on population and health issues in
connection with the Reproductive Health Bill.
"I'm still in support of what we can call the Responsible Parenthood
Bill," the President said. "And to think it is an essential aspect of
government to be able to empower our people by educating them as to
their options and providing those that do not have ... to act on their
decision."
The President acknowledged the problems created by rapid population
growth, noting the country's more than two percent annual population
growth rate.
"So we're not talking about probable problems because of the
population question, we're talking of actual problems that are already
existing," the President said in the interview which was aired Friday
over ANC Television and uploaded on Youtube.
"The government's position basically under my watch is to educate the
people, tell them the range of choices, and leave them to decide on
what's best with their family."
But the President clarified that the government will not compel the
people to adopt a particular family planning method, noting it's up to
the people to decide from all available options.
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