Phil pro-life groups burn condoms in HIV-AIDS protest

Turning the tables on convention wisdom, pro-life groups burnt condoms in front of a Department of Health office in Cebu province in warning that continued government distribution of the contraceptives will lead to a rise in HIV-AIDS cases.

Bishops propose debate on condom effectiveness

Two Catholic bishops have challenged Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Esperanza Cabral to a debate about the effectiveness of condoms in preventing pregnancy and disease.

Filipino bishops seek condom ad ban

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called for a complete ban on condom ads in the country, saying it desensitizes the country’s youth and weakens their “moral fibre”.

Phil bishops seek Health Sec’s head over condoms

Three Philippines bishops have called for the dismissal of Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral saying that her condom distribution program could endanger community morals.

Phil Health Sec blames church over AIDS increase

Philippines Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral said Thursday that the Catholic Church should share the blame for the government’s failure to stem the rising number of HIV-AIDS infections in the country.

Condom warning needed: Filipino bishop

Filipino Archbishop Ramon Arguelles has suggested that just as cigarette labels warn of health risks, condom packets should contain a warning that they may not be an effective tool against the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).