Presidentiables on RH, Divorce and Same-Sex Unions
RH
|
Divorce
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Same-sex
union
|
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Binay
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Nothing
wrong with condoms.
Against
abortifacients (Firmly)
|
No
statement
|
Against
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Poe
|
For
(Strongly)
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Against
|
For
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Duterte
|
For
(Strongly)
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Against
|
For
|
Roxas
|
For
(Strongly)
|
Against
|
Against
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Defensor
|
For
(Strongly)
|
For
|
Against
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Economic development is indeed a crucial aspect of a plan for the nation. But is a nation only as good as the amount of money it has? Didn't we learn from school and from our parents that what matters most in life is to be a good person, and it is being a good person that helps us to be successful?
It should be clear that we are not choosing saints, and that the moral issues are not the only issues. An election is a choice of who has the character and competence to bring out the best of our country. In all aspects. But we only bring out the best if there is order in what we bring out. A disordered prioritization leads to a disordered country.
As I wrote in 2014 as regards a Pro-Morality Vote, it is imperative to regain the "absolute primacy of the objective moral order" over all the other spheres, political, economic, cultural, etc. In fact the moral order "by itself surpasses and fittingly coordinates all other spheres of human affairs." In plain language, it means that a family should give the highest priority to ensuring that their children go to heaven; everything else is secondary, a support for this one goal.
This survey does not cover all the socio-moral aspects. But policies on marriage, family and sexuality are at the very foundation of a nation: the future of humanity passes through the family. A national leader who supports RH will bring about greater permissiveness, more AIDS, and will destroy the family, as science has shown. He who supports divorce will make a big percentage of women fall into poverty, and harm children. Same-sex "marriage"is not only insensitive to the need of children for their own father and mother. It empties true marriage of its procreative and complementary meaning, and leads to its decline.
Correct policy in these areas, a recognition of the dignity of the person and of the family, is a foundation for good leadership.
A leader's stand on moral issues is not the only criterion. But it is such a fundamental criterion that to ignore it is simply irresponsible.
QUOTES FROM MEDIA OUTLETS ON THEIR STAND
BINAY
RH
Nothing wrong with using condoms because there is no
abortion, just prevention. Abortifacient pills should not be allowed. My
position is consistent, as long as there is life, even for one second, that’s
abortion already. (Spot.ph)
Divorce
Vice President Jejomar Binay, for his part, has
remained silent on divorce. In an inquiry to his media office, VP Binay’s
spokesperson confirmed that the vice-president does not have an official
statement on divorce. A review of his public stands in the past seems to
confirm that he has not said anything on the matter. (Philstar)
Same-sex
Union
In an interview with News5 on Tuesday after
Pacquiao’s “masahol pa sa hayop (worse than animals)” remark, Vice President
Jejomar Binay said, “On my part, I will abide by and follow the position of the
Catholic Church on the matter.” (Interaksyon)
POE
RH
“[The RH law] is a good progress in our struggle to address the high
prevalence of maternal deaths in the country. I believe, however, that the RH
law can still be strengthened by introducing new provisions that would allow
Filipino couples to receive financial assistance in their efforts to conceive a
child. The concept of ‘reproductive health’ should also include couples who are
having difficulties conceiving a child naturally.” (Freethinkers)
In principle, however, Poe believes that condoms,
pills and injectibles are not abortifacient. She believes in the woman’s right
to choose, and a support system that builds on the family unit. She believes in
day care centers for women, and the proper enforcement of detention centers for
children in conflict with the law. (Rappler)
Not in favor of divorce (Youtube)
Same-sex unions
When asked for her stand on the issue in September 2015, Senator Grace Poe told InterAksyon.com in an e-mail, “I support the right of two consenting adults to contract civil marriage, regardless of their sex. All persons are guaranteed equality in their rights. Human rights accrue to them from birth. Our Constitution mandates the State to guarantee full respect for human rights. Our laws cannot discriminate against persons because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.” (Interaksyon)
ROXAS
RH
The vote drew cheers from Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, whom President Aquino earlier tapped to talk to congressmen regarding the bill. "History in the making! Freedom of Choice!" Roxas said on Twitter. (ABSCBN)
Interior
Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II’ presidential ambition in 2016 could be
affected by his active role in pushing for the reproductive health (RH) bill, a
Catholic bishop said Tuesday. Bishop Gabriel Reyes, chairman of the Catholic
Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Family and Life,
said Roxas was one of the administration officials who went to the House of
Representatives to ensure that the RH bill was passed. (Inquirer)
Administration
presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas II said on Sunday that he was not in
favor of legalizing divorce and same-sex marriage. “Hindi, hindi ako payag...
I’m one of the 40 percent na hindi payag,” “Para sa akin ang pamilya ang sentro
ng buhay ng bawat tao ,'di ba? So dapat gawin nating lahat na manatiling
matatag ang pamilya, paniwala ko rin na ang katatagan ng ating bansa,” Roxas
said. (GMANews)
Same-sex union
And
neither was Roxas in favor of same-sex marriage as a public policy. “Bilang
public policy para sa akin ay hindi ako pabor dito. Subalit... may mga
kamag-anak ako na close na close na have partners and nirerespeto ko sila,
minamahal ko sila, tinatanggap ko sila, bukas-puso, bukas-loob kong ang aking
pagtrato sa kanila,” the Liberal Party bet added. (Interaksyon)
RH
A vocal
reproductive health advocate, Duterte has gained the approval of women and
reproductive health organizations who have asserted that he is the ideal
presidential candidate who can represent gender sentivity issues in the
country. (Inquirer)
Divorce and Same-sex union
The
move to legalize same-sex marriage could soon see the light of the day if Davao
City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte becomes president, though he stuanchly opposes
making divorce legal. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has been consistent in
his stand on same-sex marriage.
In July 2015, during a guesting at “Gandang Gabi Vice”, he said when asked for his view on the issue, “It’s good. Everyone deserves to be happy.” In May 2012, he was quoted in a News5 report as saying, “Being married and marrying the person that you love is a matter of choice. Gays are supposed to have the equal rights and freedom as heterosexuals, including the freedom to marry and build a family.” (Interaksyon)
In July 2015, during a guesting at “Gandang Gabi Vice”, he said when asked for his view on the issue, “It’s good. Everyone deserves to be happy.” In May 2012, he was quoted in a News5 report as saying, “Being married and marrying the person that you love is a matter of choice. Gays are supposed to have the equal rights and freedom as heterosexuals, including the freedom to marry and build a family.” (Interaksyon)
DEFENSOR
RH
Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago bid 2012 goodbye by hailing the Reproductive
Health (RH) law as the peak of her year. “The RH law is the highlight of my
year as a senator and as a woman. I thank all those who made this possible,”
Santiago posted on her Twitter account @senmiriam on Monday, December 31. (Rappler)
Divorce
After the powerhouse wedding anniversary rites at the Manila Cathedral last
Sunday night, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has expressed her support for the
divorce and Reproductive Health (RH) bills, two controversial measures that
might bring her at odds with the Catholic Church. Santiago said divorce should be made available to couples who can no longer
stand the sight of each other.I think that divorce should be availed by people who become homicidal at the sight of each other. That is much better than making each other miserable for the rest of their lives, and impacting the lives of their children as well,” Santiago told reporters at the dinner reception of her 40th wedding anniversary celebration at the Manila Hotel. (Philstar)
Same-sex union
In
her explanatory note for Senate Bill No. 1282, “An Act Amending the Family
Code, Article 26 on the Validity of Same-Sex Marriage Solemnized Outside the
Philippines”, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago wrote, “Marriage is a union
founded on the distinction of sex. That contracting parties must be of
different sex is, in fact, a requirement under the provisions on legal
capacity. Accordingly, this bill seeks to amend Article 26 to remove a
misleading presumption, until society changes attitude while exhibiting
compassion for same-sex relationships.” (Interaksyon)
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