Lea Salonga, RH Bill Supporter

One of Twitter's most followed Filipino celebrity, Ms. Lea Salonga, declared her support for passing the RH Bill. She and other celebrities vow to support the said bill. I salute these certain celebrities who use their fame as a medium to spread and influence others to make a difference in this world. It is perfect for them do their part in our society because not all people have the voice and persuasion prowess to make the people listen.

Ms. Lea Salonga

As an Actress

Lea Salonga is an award winning Theater actress best known for her role as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. With awards from respectable award-giving bodies such as Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theater World under her belt, she was cast as the first Asian ever to play the roles of Eponine and Fantine in the broadway musical Les Miserables. She recently starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats as Grizabella She is currently a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for their anti-hunger campaign and one of the many celebrities who lead the Purple Ribbon Campaign for RH Bill.



Lea Salonga has been very firm on her stance to support the Reproductive Health Bill which the House of Representatives and the Senate have been lobbying for over a decade now. She even reiterated in some of her Twitter posts that this policy would grant Filipino citizens the right to choose which are the best options as far as family planning and birth control are concerned. “My stand is that I am for it. I’ve been consistently supporting it."

"[I support the RH bill because] I want every Filipino woman empowered with information regarding all options available to her regarding family planning. I want every Filipino to be armed with the right education regarding their bodies in the context of sex and reproduction; to exercise their free will in ensuring the quality of life based on their own personal, religious, and moral convictions and beliefs; and to have a fighting chance at a better life."
 

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