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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the Philippines, abortion is generally illegal. According to the Philippine Constitution, "Section 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. | In the Philippines, abortion is generally illegal. According to the Philippine Constitution, "Section 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_Philippines Abortion in the Philippines]</ref> | ||
Abortion is potentially only permitted to save the life of a woman, and this is debatable. While no Filipino laws authorize abortions for women whose lives are endangered, "It may be argued that an abortion to save the mother's life could be classified as a justifying circumstance (duress as opposed to self-defense) that would bar criminal prosecution under the Revised Penal Code. However, this has yet to be adjudicated by the Philippine Supreme Court."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_Philippines Abortion in the Philippines]</ref> In all other cases, such as to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or upon request, abortion is unquestionably illegal. | Abortion is potentially only permitted to save the life of a woman, and this is debatable. While no Filipino laws authorize abortions for women whose lives are endangered, "It may be argued that an abortion to save the mother's life could be classified as a justifying circumstance (duress as opposed to self-defense) that would bar criminal prosecution under the Revised Penal Code. However, this has yet to be adjudicated by the Philippine Supreme Court."<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_Philippines Abortion in the Philippines]</ref> In all other cases, such as to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons or upon request, abortion is unquestionably illegal. | ||