RH ‘not a magic wand’ vs child labor, maternal deaths

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
PROPONENTS of the proposed reproductive health (RH) law cannot claim that the measure will address both maternal mortality and child labor problems in the country, a senior legislator said Tuesday.
In a statement, Parañaque Representative Roilo Golez cited China and Nigeria — both of which implement RH laws — as having more alarming numbers of child workers than the Philippines.
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In the latest report of the International Labor Organization (ILO), it estimated that there are 250 million children between the ages of five and 14 who work. Of the number, 61 percent are working in Asia.
“After decades of pro-RH, and one-child policy backed by a strong pro-abortion program and more than 10 years of 10 percent economic growth, China still has more than 10 million child workers. With that record in China, how can the pro-RH group call the RH bill a magic wand against child labor?” Golez asked.
The same ILO report stated that in as of October 2011, there were 5.49 million children at work in the Philippines, of which 3.028 million were considered child laborers and 2.462 million were reported to be exposed to hazardous child labor.
“What they don’t disclose is that child labor is a major problem worldwide, including in countries with strong RH and abortion laws especially in China, the model for RH of many RH advocates in the Philippines,” he added.
Golez also noted that pro-RH groups are listening to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), whose executive director and country head for the Philippines are both from Nigeria.
The legislator said that according to a report of the United Nations Children Funds (Unicef) on child labor, at least 15 million children under the age of 14 are working across Nigeria.
“On maternal mortality, Nigeria is a very high number nine in the world while the Philippines is a very low no. 76, yet the pro-RH group idolizes the UNFPA head who is from Nigeria,” Golez said.
“RH in Nigeria is apparently a big failure in the fight against child labor, maternal mortality and HIV,” he said.
Earlier, RH author and Albay Representative Edcel Lagman cited studies by the UNFPA, World Health Organization, and the United Nations Development Programme, which, he said, confirms that correct and consistent use of contraceptives will prevent maternal deaths.
Lagman emphasized that effective contraception leads to better birth spacing which translates to longer intervals between pregnancies; fewer births to very young or older women; and reduces the chances of malnutrition in mothers and therefore contributes to their overall well-being and the health of their children. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/07/03/rh-not-magic-wand-vs-child-labor-maternal-deaths-230023

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer clean and safe outdoor facilities for Manila families to bring their children along for a nice picnic ideal as a form of family bonding. Clearwater is one of the best hotels in Clark Pampanga that offer outdoor picnic spots and facilities that are suitable for teambuilding and other corporate and social events near Manila. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga for family bonding, anniversaries and other celebrations. This hotel in Clark is also one of the best resorts near Manila for families to relax, unwind and enjoy the outdoor facilities of this popular resort in Clark Philippines. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. Wedding pictures can be taken in one of the beautiful resorts near Manila for a wedding album. This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Aquino to host dinner for Queen Sofia of Spain
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III will be hosting a banquet in honor of visiting Queen Sofia of Spain and her delegation in Malacanang Tuesday.
The dinner is set at 6:30 p.m. in Malacanang’s Rizal Hall.
Queen Sofia arrived in the country Monday (July 2) for a five-day visit.
The purpose of her visit is to inspect the various development cooperation projects funded by the Spanish government through its development cooperation agency – Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID).
She will meet with the officials of AECID-assisted projects in Manila and in the provinces such as in Legaspi City in Albay and Zamboanga City.
The Queen is also scheduled to visit the National Library, the National Museum, and the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Queen Sofia was accompanied by Spain’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jesus Gracia Aldaz, Chief of Secretariat of the Royal Household of Her Majesty General Jose Cabrera Garcia, and other high-ranking officials from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) earlier said that the Queens visit “is a reaffirmation of Spain’s commitment towards addressing the myriad developments and challenges the Philippines and the rest of the world are facing today.”
“It is a positive reflection of the Philippines’ long-standing and special partnership with Spain, most especially in the area of development cooperation,” the DFA added.
In 2011, the Spanish government’s official development assistance to the Philippines amounted to a total of 28.9 million Euros in grants and loans. The implemented programs and projects are aligned with the development priorities of the Aquino administration particularly in the areas of democratic governance and citizen’s participation, basic social needs, environment, culture and development, gender and development, and the prevention of conflict and peace-building.
Philippines-Spain relations have steadily grown through the years marked by sustained cooperation in the fields of education, culture, sports, agriculture and fisheries, tourism, energy, health, labor, social security, defense, and mutual legal assistance, among others.
In 2011, Spain ranked as the Philippines’ 28th largest trading partner with total bilateral trade amounting to $329.6 million. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/07/03/aquino-host-dinner-queen-sofia-spain-229987

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Place to go during Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines is Clearwater Resort in Clark Pampanga near Manila where there are plenty of things to do during Easter Holidays and throughout the whole summer too.

Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to unwind and relax. Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort. During special holidays in the Philippines like Holy Week, Mother’s Day, Father’s day, Halloween, Christmas and New Year, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga. During the annual Philippines Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which is always held in Clark, the best hotels and resorts in Clark are packed with visitors.

Travel groups highly recommend Clark Pampanga as safe and clean vacation destination in Philippines. Best private resort in Pampanga is Clearwater, a 13-hectare lake property, child friendly with beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages. Today, Clark is no longer just a golfer’s paradise, it appears to tourists and visitors who are not just interested to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded as one of the best holiday spots near Manila.

Frequently visited private resort in Manila is Clearwater, highly recommended by travel guide for residents of Manila, local and foreign tourists visiting Clark Pampanga for day trip or overnight stay. Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.

Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for highly recommended tourist spots in Clark, Pampanga. There are good places to visit in Pampanga but the best destination for families from Manila is Clark which is located next to Angeles City, the famous nightlife capital of the Philippines. Here in Clark, there are many interesting places to visit and one of the most frequently visited tourist spots is Clearwater Resort and Country Club, widely regarded as the best resort in Pampanga.

Popular beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats during Holy Week and Easter Holidays this year is Clearwater located in the safe and convenient destination of Pampanga Clark Philippines just 70 minutes from Manila.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.

For inquiries and bookings, Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now

Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha

Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)