Acknowledgement The 2019 Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law Accomplishment Report was prepared by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) with technical assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the ReachHealth Project implemented by the Research Triangle Institute (RTI). DOH and POPCOM would like to thank the following for their invaluable inputs in the completion of the Report: Technical Advisers: Undersecretary Myrna C. Cabotaje; Undersecretary Juan Antonio A. Perez III; Dr. Junice D. Melgar; Dr. Yolanda E. Oliveros; and Dr. Esperanza I. Cabral Members of the Technical Writing Team: Department of Health: Dr. Cherylle Garcia Gavino; Dr. Jan Aura Laurelle V. Llevado; Mary Ann Pejer; Gianne Charmaine C. Malagad; and Ken Raymund B. Borling Philippine Commission on Women: Bianca Victoria O. Aljibe; and Armando G. Orcilla, Jr. Commission on Population: Dir. Lydio M. Espanol, Jr.; ARD-Designate Joyce DP Hilvano; Jackylin D. Robel; Mylene Mirasol C. Quiray; Marites U. Cipriano; Rolagenia G. Reyes; Jesusa R. Lugtu; Gloren R. Hinlo; Dominie A. Busacay; Grace M. Betanzor; Grace P. Dela Cruz; Jose Miguel D. Dela Rosa II; Loida M. Almendares; Rizabel Myna M. Balmores; Aira Mari A. Galang; Athena Mari E. Son; and Spencer G. Barretto Likhaan Center for Women’s Health: Erickson R. Bernardo; and Joy S.J. Salgado Technical Reviewers: Dr. Jan Aura Laurelle V. Llevado; Jose Roi Avena; Noemi C. Bautista; and Vergil De Claro Technical Secretariat/Support Staff: Ken Raymund B. Borling and Aira Mari A. Galang The team also wishes to thank the officials and staff of the following institutions and agencies that have contributed to the development of the Report: National Agencies Department of Education (DepEd) Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Development Agencies United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Track 20 Project, Avenir Health USAID Implementing Partners: JHU Center for Communication Programs; Management Sciences for Health; Palladium International; and Research Triangle Institute Civil Society Organizations: 1. Brokenshire Woman Center 2. Catholics for Reproductive Health 3. Cooperative Movement for Encouraging NSV 4. Family Planning Organization of the Philippines 5. Forum for Family Planning and Development 6. FriendlyCare Foundation 7. Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation 8. Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines 9. Likhaan Center for Women’s Health 10. Myrna’s Café Health Service Cooperative on HIV Services 11. Philippine Center for Population and Development 12. Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare 13. Pinagsamang Lakas ng Kababaihan, Kabataan at ibang Kasarian 14. Reproductive Health and Gender Advocates’ Movement 15. Roots of Health 4 2019 Annual Report Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012