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Abortion in Philippines

Information about abortion access and services in Philippines.

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Is abortion legal in the Philippines?

Abortion is illegal in the Philippines under the Revised Penal Code of 1930, but the management of post-abortion complications is allowed under RA 10354, RA 9710, RA 8344, and DOH AO 2018-0003 to ensure women receive necessary medical care. Around 1.1 million induced abortions occur in the Philippines each year, and this number was estimated to have risen by 14.6% in 2020. Each year, approximately 1,000 Filipino women die from complications related to these abortions. [1]

Abortion with pills in the Philippines

Abortion with pills in the Philippines

In-clinic abortion in the Philippines

In-clinic abortion in the Philippines

Support and Resources in Philippines

Who can I contact for more information about abortion in Philippines?

Please contact the following organizations to access abortion services and information.

No local referral information is available for this profile

For further support, please contact our counseling team, they’re here to offer additional guidance. (https://safe2choose.org/es/abortion-counseling) We also recommend reaching out to local human rights organizations or feminist networks in your country or in nearby countries where abortion is legal.

Women On Web

Organisation internationale offrant un soutien à l’avortement et un accès aux pilules.

Women Help Women

International Organization, Abortion support and access to pills.

The Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network (PINSAN)*

Resources and accurate information on legal situation. *PINSAN is an advocacy coalition that does not provide abortion or counseling services; its work focuses on policy reform, public education, and promoting access to safe and compassionate reproductive healthcare.