176
Petition, Alliance for the Family Foundation, Inc. (A LFI} v. Ochoa, rollo (G. R. No.
204934), pp. 26-28; Petition, Serve l ife Cagayan De Oro City, Inc. v. Ochoa, rolfo, (G.
R. No . 204988), pp. 15-16; Petition, Echavez v. Ochoa, rollo (G.R. No. 205478), pp. 1314; Petition, Pro-life Philippines Foundation, Inc. v. Ochoa, rolfo (G.R. No. 205 720),
pp. 30-35.
177
Memorandum, Alliance for the Family Foundation, rollo, (G.R. No . 204934), pp.
1419-1445.
178
Section 4. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act, the following terms
shall be defined as follows:
xxxx
(p) Reproductive Health (RH) refers to the state of complete physical, mental
and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all
matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and
processes. This implies that people are able to have a responsible, safe,
consensual and satisfying sex life, that they have the capability to reproduce
and the freedom to decide if, when , and how often to do so. This further
implies that women and men attain equal relationships in matters related to
sexual relations and reproduction.
179
Section 4. Definition of Terms . - For the purpose of this Act, the following terms
shall be defined as follows:
xxxx
(w) Sexual health refers to a state of physical, mental and social well-being in
relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality
and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and
safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination and violence.
180
Me morandum, Alcantara, rollo, (G.R. No. 204934)p. 2136; Memorandum , PAX,
rollo (G.R. No. 205 138), pp. 2154-2155.
181
Consolidated Comment, OSG, rollo (G.R. No. 204819), pp. 415-416.
182
Gamboa v. Finance Secretary, G.R. No. 176579, June 28, 2011 , 6 52 SCRA 690,
738-739.
183
335 Phil. 82 ( 1997).
184
Memorandum , Alliance for the Family Foundation, In c. (ALFI) v. Ochoa, rol/o (G.R.
No. 204934), p. 1408.
185
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