Bontoc folks benefit from local RH law

By Juliet B. Saley

BONTOC, Mountain Province – Despite opposition of the Roman Catholic Church to the controversial Reproductive Health Bill, local folk here are getting the benefits of a localized version of the proposed law. 

           

Applicants for marriage in this capital  town are  required to  undergo  counseling on the importance of food production, home management and budgeting  to attain a healthy, safe and secured viable family.

           

The Sangguniang Bayan here  recently enacted an ordinance known as Responsible Parenting Movement Program Counseling to support population management program in Bontoc.

           

During counseling, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist gives lecture on food production, home management and budgeting that could eventually contribute to the newlyweds in the formation of a good family.

           

It is provided in this ordinance that before receiving their marriage license, the couple  shall present to the Local Civil Registrar certification issued by the Municipal Agriculturist office certifying that they have satisfactorily complied with the process of counseling.

           

They are required  to show  a certificate from the same office certifying that they have complied with Municipal Ordinance No. 144, s. 2009 which mandates the couple to plant ten  tree seedlings each.