Some Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation - The Straits Times

Some Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation The Straits Times

16 Mar, 05:54 — 16 Mar, 08:00

Why this matters

Abortion is illegal in the Philippines, a country with one of the strictest anti-abortion laws globally, even in cases of rape or incest. This story highlights how women are circumventing these laws through online means, raising public health concerns and underscoring the ongoing debate around reproductive rights in the Catholic-majority nation.

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Filipinas are seeking abortions online
The Philippines is a largely Catholic nation with strict anti-abortion laws

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Some Filipinas are seeking abortions online.

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The Philippines is a largely Catholic nation.

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