DOJ Open to Abortion Exemptions in Revised Penal Code
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines stated it is open to considering exemptions for abortion in proposed amendments to the penal code, such as for therapeutic purposes or in cases of rape, while maintaining its stance that abortion remains a crime due to constitutional mandate and cultural norms.
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