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Archived News Headlines from July 30, 2012 to August 5, 2012
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August 5, 2012

Palace says Responsible Parenthood Bill will help the economy Palace officials on Saturday asked the public to support the Responsible Parenthood Bill being pushed by the Aquino admin. ...	Philippines to bring China dispute to world body The Philippines is now preparing to bring its territorial dispute with China over certain areas in the West Philippine Sea to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) ...	China hits back at US over South China Sea China on Saturday attacked US criticism of its decision to set up a new military garrison in the South China Sea, saying it sent the "wrong signal" and threatened peace in the hotly ...	Absences may mar Reproduc-tive Health vote day Absences may mar the vote of the House of Representatives on Tuesday to decide on the termination of debates on the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill as a ranking House ...
Vegas jail releases Mayweather Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather was released from a Las Vegas prison early Friday after serving two months of a three-month sentence for domestic battery, police said. “I can confirm that he was released ...	BPO industry expects more dramatic growth ahead In grabbing control of the global business process outsourcing (BPO) industry from India, the Philippines may have finally found the key to long-term, sustainable economic ...	Olympic Boxing: AIBA throws out Barriga protest AIBA has thrown out the protest by the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines on the loss of Filipino light-flyweight boxer Mark Anthony Barriga Kazakhstan’s ...	2 votes for Congress in JBC for now Congress is entitled to two votes in the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), and those two votes will be cast in the selection for the next Chief Justice, at least, for now, as the Supreme ...

August 4, 2012

Gener toll rises to 41 - NDRRMC Four more deaths due to drowning were reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Saturday, bringing the number of dead from typhoon "Gener" (international ...	Internal reforms needed for PH defense posture – Stratfor analyst THE Philippines needs internal reforms to establish a minimum credible defense posture that will help it protect its territorial waters ...	US wary of China moves on Scarborough The United States expressed concern today about rising tensions in the South China Sea, including reports that China has blocked the entry of fishing boats in Scarborough ...	Nearly half of Philippine cities, towns poor - NSCB Almost half of all the cities and municipalities in the Philippines are poor, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board. Based on the 2009 small area estimates of ...
Four dead in ambush on PH mayor Gunmen ambushed a mayor's convoy in a troubled part of the southern Philippines, killing three police escorts and a civilian, officials said on Friday. The town official ...	Philippines needs RH bill, UN bodies say The World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) underscored the need to pass the ...	Foreign ownership restrictions holding back PH, says DFA Sec. Del Rosario The Constitution's restrictions on foreign ownership is preventing the Philippines from developing further, Foreign Affairs ...	After Corona, Binay says he is next target Vice President Jejomar Binay believes the people that worked to oust Renato Corona as chief justice and tried to remove Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile are behind ...

August 1, 2012

Roxas Boulevard hip-high in floods Portions of Roxas Boulevard in Manila were impassable due to thigh-high flooding on Wednesday morning. It was only at 12:19 p.m. that the Metropolitan Manila ...	Taiwan reasserts claim on WPS TAIWAN’S Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday reasserted its claim of sovereignty over disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea (WPS or South China Sea) amid territorial disputes with other claimant countries ...	Numbers battle heats up as House nears vote to end RH debates With leaders of the House of Representatives determined to have the chamber vote on whether or not to end plenary debates ...	Fil-Am gymnast wins gold in London COSTA MESA, Calif.--After a 16-year wait and three Olympics, the U.S. women's gymnastics team, fondly called the Fab Five, has captured Olympic gold. On the winning team is ...
PH hits out at Cambodia in China row THE Philippines said on Tuesday that it had summoned Cambodia's ambassador to explain comments he made accusing it and Vietnam of playing "dirty politics" in ...	China vows peace amid Scarborough dispute In a sign of friendship and goodwill, Philippine defense and military officials shared the same stage together with officials from the Chinese Embassy in Manila, with both sides ...	Terminal fees no longer paid in airports STARTING today, domestic terminal fees will be included in plane tickets to make flights more convenient for travelers. The change will shorten departure procedure at ...	Olympic Boxing: Barriga dominates taller Italian in sensational debut The Philippines’ lone hope in boxing opened his London 2012 campaign in sensational fashion, defeating Italian Manuel Cappai ...

July 31, 2012

CBCP sets big EDSA rally vs RH bill on Saturday The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will take the fight against the Reproductive Health Bill at EDSA Shrine on Saturday, August 4, 2012. CBCP will hold ...	Typhoon 'Gener' leaves 8 dead Typhoon “Gener” has left at least 8 people dead as it lashed through parts of the country on Sunday and Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. The NDRRMC added to ...	Philippines offers up China-claimed oil prospects THE Philippines will offer three oil and gas exploration contracts in the disputed West Philippine Sea [South China Sea] later Tuesday, including two in areas claimed ...	San Beda law student dies in alleged hazing A student of the San Beda law school has died after going through suspected fraternity hazing rituals in Dasmariñas, Cavite, on Sunday, a police official said on Tuesday ...
Judge defers hearing plea vs GMA bail A Pasay City regional trial court judge has moved to August 10 a hearing on the motion to recall the granting of bail to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ...	VP Binay hits audit led by Heidi Mendoza The Office of Vice-President Jejomar Binay on Tuesday described as “disturbing” an ongoing audit by Commission on Audit (COA) official Heidi Mendoza of Binay’s projects during ...	Local officials, rebels tagged in attacks vs. mining company A Canadian mining firm on Monday slammed the alleged orchestrated attacks on the company that originated from fictitious e-mails implicating its officials to reported ...	Olympic Weightlifting: Disaster strikes for flag-bearer Hidilyn Diaz After a promising start, Filipino flag-bearer Hidilyn Diaz had a meltdown to end her campaign in the women’s 58kg ...

July 30, 2012

Ipo, Bustos Dams release water; Marikina River on 2nd alarm The Ipo and Bustos Dams in Bulacan began releasing water early Monday after reaching critical levels due to strong, incessant ...	AFP names first female to head JAG For the first time, the military’s top lawyer will be a female after Col. Marian Aleido was named the new Judge Advocate General, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said ...	Despite Aug.7 deadline in House, Enrile signals RH bill won't be rushed in his chamber Saying the measure is not yet ripe for enactment because of unresolved issues in key provisions, Senate President Juan ...	PH captures top al-Qaeda linked militant PHILIPPINE authorities have arrested a founding member of the al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group blamed for some of the worst terror attacks in the region, security ...
More fun in Makati - if you're a senior citizen The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has named Makati City as the ‘Most Retirement- and Ageing-Friendly City’ in the country for having fully complied with the Age ...	Manila-bound flights diverted to Clark due to 'Gener' Several Manila-bound international and domestic flights were diverted to Clark International Airport in Pampanga due to bad weather in the capital. The Manila ...	Chief justice nominee hit for ‘illicit romance’ A female nominee for the position of chief justice has been accused of having an illicit affair with her driver who also doubles as her bodyguard. This alleged “immoral” ...	Bodies of 5 soldiers killed in Basilan arrive in Manila The bodies of five of the 10 soldiers, who were killed in a clash in Basilan last Thursday, have arrived in Manila. Full military honors were given to Privates First Class Arnold ...

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