and support for the law remains uneven. The Inquiry has shown the varying degrees of support for the RPRH from different LGUs, ranging from full support to outright refusal. The Inquiry has likewise shown how this is linked to decentralization and the autonomy of LGUs, and the limits set on the mandate of the DOH in the delivery of RH information and services. Aside from the uneven support in the implementation of the RPRH law and how it resulted in the fragmented delivery of RH services, the Commission was also able to identify existing discriminatory policies and legal barriers in the enjoyment of women’s right to reproductive health under CEDAW. These discriminatory policies and legal barriers render marginalized women more vulnerable in their access to RH services. The National Inquiry also found that health service providers continue to face barriers and challenges in the implementation of the RPRH and that women from marginalized sector continue to complain of different barriers in accessing RH services and information as responses remain lacking or inadequate, and unable to give due consideration to the intersectional vulnerabilities of women from marginalized sectors and in specific vulnerable situations. While good practices are in place, and the Commission specifically commends the work being undertaken by the National and Regional Implementation Team on RH, the National Inquiry points to areas where responses have to be strengthened in order for the State to comply with its State obligations under CEDAW, and the promises of the RPRH law. The Commission recalls CEDAW and its GR 24 on health, where it is clear on what constitutes State obligation when it comes to reproductive health. The Convention burdens the State with the obligation of eliminating discrimination against women in their access to health care services, throughout their life cycle particularly in the areas of family planning 20. General Recommendation 24 reminds the State of its obligation to respect, protect, and fulfil women’s right to health care, including reproductive health, and the concurrent obligation to ensure that legislation, executive action, and policy comply with these three obligations 21. For the fulfilment of its obligations under CEDAW, GR 24 further recommends that state parties “should implement a comprehensive national strategy to promote women’s health throughout their 20 21 GR 24, p.2 GR 24, p.12 35