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| Philippines Moves Forward With Bill to Improve Contraceptive Access New York Times The Philippine House of Representatives voted on Monday to close debate and allow amendments on the bill — not final approval, but an important procedural step. The Reproductive Health Bill, as the measure is known, must also be approved by the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippines Lawmakers Weigh Reproductive Health Bill Wall Street Journal Philippines President Benigno Aquino is facing a fresh test of his policy agenda as lawmakers weigh a controversial reproductive health bill fiercely opposed by the country's influential Catholic Church. The bill under consideration by the Philippines House of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Torrential rains paralyze Philippine capital The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Torrential rains pounding the Philippine capital on Tuesday paralyzed traffic as waist-deep floods triggered evacuations of tens of thousands of residents and the government suspended work in offices and schools. Incessant ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Aquino Defeats Church, Pacquiao Over Condom Law Businessweek "This has been a longstanding battle for a Philippine church which has, for most of its history, been dominated by the more conservative faction among its clerics," said Julius Bautista, a visiting fellow at the National University of Singapore. "The passage of this ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippines Set to Vote on Reproductive Health Bill Pittsburgh Post Gazette MANILA -- Despite opposition from the powerful Roman Catholic Church, the Philippines moved a step closer Monday to passing a bill that would mandate sex education in schools and government-supported contraception provision. "May God have mercy on ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippine House ends debates on contraceptives bill, moving toward final vote ... Washington Post MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives has ended debate on a bill promoting contraception use in the country with one of Asia's fastest-growing populations. Monday's vote is an initial victory for proponents and President Benigno ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippines Shuts Financial Markets, Offices After Flooding Businessweek The Philippines shut financial markets along with government offices and schools in the capital and several provinces in the main island of Luzon after heavy rains caused flooding. Central bank Governor Amando Tetangco said there will be no clearing and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Breakaway Muslim rebels attack troops in southern Philippines, leaving 3 dead ... Washington Post MANILA, Philippines — Gunmen from a breakaway Muslim rebel group attacked army outposts in the southern Philippines, sparking clashes that killed at least three people and shattered years of calm in the notoriously violent region, officials said Monday. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Manila's Aquino crosses one hurdle in pushing contraceptive bill Chicago Tribune MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Monday successfully threw his weight behind a health bill promoting state-funded contraception, stepping out of his mother's shadow as he pushes reforms widely opposed by the Roman Catholic ... See all stories on this topic » |
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