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Advocates seek repeal of abortion penalties in Revised Penal Code
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Advocates for abortion decriminalization called for repeal of penal provisions on abortion during an Oct. 12 House discussion, arguing that criminalization puts women’s health at risk. Evelyn "Leo" Battad, professor at the University of the Philippines Gender Law and Policy Program (GLPP), argue
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