Batangas Today: “RH Bill approved by Senate on 2nd and 3rd readings, 13 senators vote ‘yes’, 8 senators vote ‘no’” plus 4 more

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• RH Bill approved by Senate on 2nd and 3rd readings, 13 senators vote ‘yes’, 8 senators vote ‘no’
• Asteroid 4179 Toutatis Caught on Video in Huge Asteroid’s Flyby of Earth (Video)
• China iPhone 5 sales reach more than 2 million on its first weekend release, Apple says
• Kat Von D engaged to Deadmau5, marriage proposal made via Twitter with engagement ring (Photo)
• New Southwest fee: Southwest Airlines to impose ‘no-show’ fee to passengers in 2013, some fees to increase

RH Bill approved by Senate on 2nd and 3rd readings, 13 senators vote ‘yes’, 8 senators vote ‘no’ Posted: 17 Dec 2012 03:54 AM PST Manila, Philippines – The controversial Senate Bill No.2865 or The Reproductive Health Act (RH Bill) has been approved by majority of local senators on its second and third readings, 13-8 this Monday, December 17, 2012, despite the strong opposition of the Catholic Church and some conservative groups. As aired in local TV networks on Monday early evening, the eight senators who voted ‘No’ to the RH Bill include Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, and senators Manny Villar, Vicente “Tito” Sotto, Aquilino Pimentel III, Jinggoy Estrada, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Gringgo Honassan, and Antonio Trillanes IV. On the other hand, the 13 senators who voted ‘Yes’ to RH Bill are Mirriam Defensor Santiago, Panfilo Lacson, Pia Cayetano, Edgardo Angara, Joker Arroyo, Alan Peter Cayetano, Franklin Drilon, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Teofisto Guingona III, Loren Legarda, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and Ralph Recto. Apparently, senators Sergio Osmena III and Lito Lapid were not present during the Senate vote. Most of the senators voiced out their side and cited their reasons for their votes, while there are those who announced that they will later pass their explanations. President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, or PNoy has earlier certified the RH Bill as urgent. “We have to consider that not all Filipinos are Catholics. We have Muslims, Protestants, Buddhists, non-believers. Today, I vote as a Filipino, a public health advocate, a father.” Senator Angara said on his speech, noting that while he acknowledges the concerns of the Catholic Church, the RH Bill does not legalize abortion. Last Thursday, December 13, majority of the House of Representatives voted for the RH Bill, 113 congressmen voted “yes” and 104 congressmen voted ‘no’ on its second reading; and it was also approved on its third and final reading today, Monday, with 133 House members voting ‘yes’ and 79 voted ‘no,’ while 7 members were abstained. Photos and names of senators who vote ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ on the RH Bill (Purple – Yes, Red – No) Image Credit: GMA News

Asteroid 4179 Toutatis Caught on Video in Huge Asteroid’s Flyby of Earth (Video) Posted: 17 Dec 2012 02:31 AM PST Asteroid 4179 Toutails Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech The huge asteroid 4179 Toutatis flyby of Earth was caught on video by the NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, California, according to a Space.com report on Sunday, December 16, 2012. About 64 radar images, with resolution of about 12 feet (3.75 meters) per pixel, taken from Wednesday to Thursday (December 12-13) were seen on the 40-second video. Toutatis video was taken at a distance of about 4.3 million miles (7 million kilometers) from Earth or approximately 18 times away from the moon. Reports say that the giant elongated, irregularly shaped asteroid measures about 3-mile-wide (5 kilometers) with multiple ridges. The latest asteroid video reportedly reveals the movement of Toutatis. According to scientists, Toutatis asteroid reportedly spins on its long axis every 5.4 days. Image Credit: Space.com Researchers say that the huge asteroid flyby did not indicate any danger to Earth and it will not threaten the planet over the next four centuries. The Minor Planet Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts has listed Toutatis as a potentially hazardous object that can cause future catastrophic damage on Earth. Scientists believed that the same size of asteroid led to the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

China iPhone 5 sales reach more than 2 million on its first weekend release, Apple says Posted: 17 Dec 2012 01:34 AM PST The iPhone 5 sales in China have already reached more than 2 million, merely three days after it went on sale in the country. Apple released its iPhone 5 in mainland China last Friday, December 14, 2012, and was made available online and its seven retail stores, resellers, and stores of China Unicom and China Telecom. iPhone 5 sale in China (December 14, 2012) Image Credit: Xinhua According to a post at Apple.com this Monday, December 17, 2012, over 2 million units of iPhone 5 were sold on its first weekend, with the latest iPhone also to be released in more than 100 countries by the end of December this year, and being noted to be the best-selling iPhone ever. “Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China. China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.” Apple CEO Tim Cook was quoted in the report. Back in September, AT&T announced that their iPhone 5 sales have set a new iPhone record, noting that that it is now the fastest-selling iPhone the company has ever sold. Later, iPhone 5 was also made available in other countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and the UK. Last Friday, iPhone 5 went on sale in 33 more countries including Albania, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Grenada, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, among others. Apple‘s iPhone 5 is the being dubbed as thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, which key features include having a 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip, and comes with iOS 6. Its 16GB model now costs $199 at Apple.com, but Walmart is currently offering it for $127 only with a two-year contract. Related Post: iPhone 5 preorder sales reach 2 million in first 24 hours, more than double of iPhone 4S, Apple says

Kat Von D engaged to Deadmau5, marriage proposal made via Twitter with engagement ring (Photo) Posted: 16 Dec 2012 10:39 PM PST Tattoo artist Kat Von D is now engaged to Deadmau5, who made his marriage proposal via Twitter and showed to the world his offered he engagement ring, as shown in the photo below. Kat Von D, 30, and Deadmau5, 31, reportedly start dating last September, broke up in November, but reunited recently. Deadmau5 and Kat Von D Image Credit: WENN.com “I can’t wait for Christmas so…Katherine Von Drachenberg, will you marry me?” Deadmau5 (@deadmau5) tweeted on Sunday, December 16, 2012, along with the photo of the engagement ring. His real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman, a Canadian electro-house music producer, DJ, and performer based in Toronto. “Changing the diamond to a black diamond FYI. Sorry for the jpg…they’ll finish the actual ring soon I hope. I love u.” Deadmau5 wrote as a “disclaimer” on the caption of the engagement ring photo, which Kat Von D immediately accepted. “holy f**king sh*t. im engaged and stuff!” Deadmau5 tweeted shortly after. “thanks for the well wishes and support from the horde and everyone else! brb while i spend the rest of my evening with my future wife” Deadmau5 tweeted later, who assumed full responsibility for their split and announced it on his official Facebook page in mid November. “Mi corazon!!! Thank you all for the lovely congratulations! Please excuse me while I go squeeze the hell out of my fiancé!” Kat Von D (@thekatvond) tweeted, also this Sunday, who is known for her TLC reality television show LA Ink, which premiered August 7, 2007, in the United States and last for four seasons. On August 19, 2010, Von D tweeted that she is dating Jesse James, the ex-husband of Sandra Bullock. The two were confirmed to be engaged back in January 2011. But on July 2011, Von D announced that they had split. However, in August 2011, Von D and James announced that their engagement resumed, but have broken up for good in September, or a month later. Deadmau5 engagement ring to Kat Von D Image Credit: Deadmau5 Twitter

New Southwest fee: Southwest Airlines to impose ‘no-show’ fee to passengers in 2013, some fees to increase Posted: 16 Dec 2012 07:31 PM PST Southwest Airlines is being set to impose new fees to its passengers, as part of its strategy to increase revenue. This new Southwest fee scheme, which will be implemented sometime next year, 2013, includes a “no-show” fee to passengers, payment for a third bag, and those who will early check-in. Southwest Airlines logo Image Credit: Southwest.com As featured in their live webcast noted at its official media website on Friday, December 14, 2012, Southwest Airlines had its 2012 Investor Day, where among the speakers include Southwest President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board Gary Kelly, and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Robert “Bob” Jordan. “I’ve got several things that I want to announce this morning. First, we are increasing our current ancillary fees. That includes AirTran fees, Southwest third bag and overweight bag fees, our Early Bird charge, and a number of other fees.” Bob Jordan was quoted in his speech, noting that the new fees will take effect in the first quarter of 2013. “Second, building on a success of our revamp and very popular boarding process and our very popular Business Select and Early Bird products, we are testing a new revenue stream enabled by selling open and premium boarding positions.” Jordan added, who is also the President of AirTran Airways. “And finally, we have made the decision to tighten the flexibility around our most restrictive tickets. Specifically, we will implement a no-show fee for reuse of funds associated with restrictive tickets that are not flown and not cancelled by our passengers prior to flights.” Jordan explained further. As noted by the airline executives, the third bag and for overweight or oversize bags will rise to $75 from $50, while the “early bird” check-in fee will increase from $10.00 to to $12.50. The outline for the fee to passengers who will fail to cancel a restricted ticket before missing a flight will be announced later.

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