Reproductive health bill forum

I have been studying the consolidated reproductive health bill. I must confess that it is only now that I am getting some detailed understanding of the issues involved. It is really a matter of life and death, with the proposed bill introducing a culture of death by making absolute the right of a woman over her body at the expense of other and even more fundamental rights. It also takes away the right and duty of parents to be their children’s first teacher on human sexuality and morality.

While responsible parenthood must be promoted so the impact of poverty on the poor would be alleviated, the means for achieving this ought to be through natural family planning or NFP. The latter is in keeping with the dignity of the human person and promotes dialogue and respect between partners; it is an ecologically-sound approach (since nothing alien is introduced); is user friendly and are effective. With less than 1 percent of couples using NFP and about 50% of couples not using any method at all, a very wide door is open to the NFP. A more effective information campaign is needed.

The position paper on faith and engagement in 2010 that was circulated by Dilaab has elicited many responses, often long comments and suggestions. It seems to have touched a pulse. -Fr Melo.

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MOR Bisrock Awards Night

Last 23 August, the Dilaab staff attended a gathering of Bisrock bands and fans that was organized by ABSCBN. Five bands that volunteer for Dilaab were in the running for the best band and other awards. In the end, one of these, the Agadiers, won out. An unexpected plaque of recognition was given to Dilaab Foundation Inc. for “igniting the young Cebuano Bisrock artists become vigorous Christian Citizens and prime movers of change through music.” This was a very satisfying recognition indeed. It was agreed that another CD project be launched, as soon as we recover expenses for the first CD project, on the theme of leadership. Our young people are looking for the right leaders for the country. -Fr Melo

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"Gipukaw sa Gugma" ("Awakened by Love")

Last Thursday 14 August, a new song, entitled “Gipukaw sa Gugma” (“Awakened by Love”) was played by the Agadier brothers. It is a combination of rock, ballad, and subdued rap. It calls on the youth to get involved in social transformation. We look forward to its first official performance and recording into CD.

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