President Arroyo will not stop Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral from distributing contraceptive pills amid strong opposition from the Catholic Church and other sectors, deputy presidential spokesperson Charito Planas said. Planas said Cabral continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of the President, who has espoused natural family planning methods. Planas told a news briefing at Malacañang that Cabinet officials are given the discretion to perform their duties and functions.