Little Angel's Cry

 "Unwanted pregnancies could be avoided if only people are less selfish, are more disciplined and capable of self control, exercising a strong will, and capable of making sacrifices. These are virtues that are much needed in a country of disciplined people."

Those were the words from Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales last September 15 in response to the unending reports of fetuses found on almost every part of the country.

The Philippines is one of the many countries to prohibit and punish abortion and without any clear legal exception like if the pregnancy is caused by rape or if it poses a risk to the life of the mother. And becuase of this, almost 500,000 Filipino women turn to illegal abortion every year.

According to an international news agency, cases of abortion in the country is almost twice as high compared to Western Europe where abortion is legal.

There are a lot of abortion methods being used in the country, one of the most famous is the use of the Cytotec a pill that is inserted in the vagina and being swallowed to cause contraction of the uterine wall. Some of the other methods are intense massage, the use of catheter and drinking of some herbs and mixtures sold at the sidewalks. This methods most of the times cause complications which can lead to death of the women.

The government should make a clear stand regarding abortion. It's time to break the silence and act to help save the lives of innocent angels whose breath was taken away even before having a glimpse of the world.


==picture by dandanfotoman===