lifespan. This will include interventions aimed at both the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting women, as well as responding to violence against women, and will ensure universal access for all women to a full range of high-quality and affordable health care, including sexual and reproductive health services.” In view of the foregoing, and order to assist the State in complying with its obligation with CEDAW and in fulfilling the promise of the RPRH law, the Commission’s National Inquiry submits the following recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: For the Legislature: 1. To review the Local Government Code of 1991 and the provisions providing for decentralization and local autonomy and to take into account the effect of decentralization in the delivery of health services, including reproductive health services and information; Alternatively, in view of the anticipated shift to Federalism, that legislators take into consideration the delivery of basic services, including reproductive health services, “balancing authority and responsibility between central and local levels to attain both gains in national health priorities.” As pointed out by the CEDAW Committee, the current fragmentation in the delivery of health services must be addressed and it must be ensured that “decentralization or devolution does not lead to discrimination with regard to the enjoyment of rights by women in different regions. 22” 2. To review and strengthen the Magna Carta for Health Professionals. The Inquiry highlighted how unsustainable the current human resource management is and the inadequate support for health service providers and workers. Ensuring the implementation of the RPRH law requires looking after the welfare and benefits of health service providers and workers. The legislature may consider re-filing of a proposed law on the professionalization and provision of standardized allowances for Barangay Health Workers, ensuring that these volunteer posts are not politicized. 3. To include in its review of the RPRH law the problem posed by the decision of “Imbong vs. Ochoa” particularly on the scope of ‘conscientious objector’ and the absence of accountability of public officials refusing to implement the RPRH law. The problem brought about by the SC decision in “Imbong vs. Ochoa” has been brought into the front by the refusal of 22 Id 36