and expectations from patients. Among nurses themselves there is prohibition against getting pregnant. A family planning coordinator also mentioned that there is no compliance among health service providers because no quota or incentive is given to them. ICCW cites that some Barangay Health Councils are also not functional. All barangays have a budget but there is a problem on implementation of RH services. 3. PRESENCE OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS RESISTANCE The NMMC also cites religion and external influence from in-laws as barriers to RH. 44