MANILA, Dec. 4, 2012— The head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church has joined calls for lawmakers not to rush the passage of the reproductive health (RH) bill.

Lt. Col. Lyndon Paniza, Army 10th Infantry Division spokesman, said the bodies of 42 civilians and an Army soldier were recovered from the patrol base in New Bataan.

More than 50,000 people crammed into nearly 1,000 evacuation centers across Mindanao by early yesterday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

A report from Davao Oriental said six people also died in the province and six others in the town of Mabini, Compostela Valley.

MANILA, Philippines - The controversial Reproductive Health (RH) bill is likely to be approved by the House of Representatives only by a slim margin, Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II predicted yesterday.

Naga City (1:00 AM Dec 4, 2012) - Super typhoon 'Pablo' (International Name: Bopha) has intensified further few hours before its expected landing somewhere in Surigao del Sur or Davao Oriental.

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon received the Platinum Business Icon Award from BizNews Asia (BNA), the Philippines’ largest business and news magazine, during its 11th Anniversary celebration on November 26 in Makati City.

Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. recently hosted a star-studded event for its valued and loyal partners in the trade to unveil the slate of new programs and projects. The grand event was held last Wednesday, November 28 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Manila Philippines 11:55PM) - Typhoon "PABLO" has accelerated as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino attended yesterday the thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, who was elevated to cardinal recently.

On December 21, 2012 the 394-day cycle of the Mayan calendar comes to an end. There are those who believe that on this date is the formidable end of days according to the Mayan prediction.

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang yesterday urged the people to be prepared and follow government warnings and advisories on a strong typhoon expected to hit the country next week.