Bill aims to close eugenics 'loophole'

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A state senator from Mecklenburg County has filed a bill what would open up the last round of eugenics compensation payments to victims who were involuntarily sterilized by counties.

The state has already sent out a first round of payments to victims who were sterilized by the state eugenics board, and a second and final round of payments is set to go out later this year.

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Top 7 Uncrowded Beaches Near Metro Manila to Beat the Summer Heat

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Top 7 BeautifulBeaches Near Metro Manila to Beat the Summer Heat

People in Metro Manila feel the summer heat coming. And, it is a perfect time of the year to go to the beach. Yes, you want to enjoy the white sand, plunge yourself into the crystal clear water and witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset but do you know where to go to beat the heat?

Cagbalete Island (photo by 10nisboy via Flickr)

Well, let me give you these top 7 unspoiled beaches near the metro. Read on:

Cagbalete Island photo by Pansacola Beach Resort FB

Boasts of white sand, Cagbalete Island is a perfect place to go to if you dont want to go to overrated beaches. Exciting activities you can do in this not-so-commercialized island include swimming, kayaking, snorkeling as well as trekking. To get there: You can ride a bus at Jac Liner Buendia Terminal going to the city of Lucena. Upon getting off, take a mini-bus ride to Mauban then walk towards Pantalan port to take a public boat going to Cagbalete Island. Estimated expenses is around P1000 pesos, including entrance fee, food and miscellaneous.

Nagsasa Cove photo by Nagsasa Cove FB

Seated in San Antonio, Zambales, Nagsasa Cove is a new-found paradise. You can reach the place from Manila in approximately five hours. This perfect summer getaway destination can be reached via a boat or you may choose to do mountain trekking going to the Nagsasa Cove. Unlike other beaches, this place has a grayish sand. But of course, it boasts of crystal blue water. Apart from it being serene and picturesque, Nagsasa Cove also houses waterfalls. This place is also near to other scenic destinations: Capones Island and Anawangin Cove.

Malagawa Island photo courtesy of AmadaResort.com

Magalawa, located in Palauig, Zambales, is a place to unwind your tired limbs and soul. Here, you and your family can enjoy exciting activities, such as bamboo rafting as well as snorkeling. Its charm: its white sand, picturesque landscape as well as blue clear waters. To avoid the scorching heat of the sun, you can rent your own tent in the place. One can avail tour packages from the Magalawa Island Resort, Ruiz or Armada, which include transportation, meal, and fun activities.

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Bataans centuries-old churches, beautiful beaches

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BALANGA CITY, Bataan Theres no need to go far if you want to see beautiful beaches and centuries-old churches.

Vicky Sandejas- Garcia, chairwoman of the Bataan Tourism Council, said: [Bataan has] beautiful beaches in Morong and Bagac towns. We have sevencenturies-old churches which have been declared pilgrimage sites, unique waterfalls, and other tourist sites that are all accessible.

Thanks to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway that passes through northern Bataan, Manila to Bataan is only two hours by land and 30 to 45 minutes by ferry.

Clark and Angeles City are only 25 minutes away when passing through SCTEx, while SBMA to Bataan takes only 15 minutes away.

Garcia said the seven old churches in the province have been built 214 to 427 years ago, and declared pilgrimage sites.

These centuries-old churches are located in the towns of Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay, Pilar and Orion and the City of Balanga. Balangas St. Joseph shrine was declared a shrine last week.

Lorelly del Rosario, chair of Bagac tourism council, said aside from the beaches, the town plays host to Limutan falls in barangay Binukawan that is accessible to motorcycles and four-wheel drive vehicles.

We called it Limutan because once you go there you cannot forget the area due to its unique environment, breathtaking site and fresh air, said del Rosario.

Some claim that Bagacs church is also the house of St. Catalina. The faithful visit the church which is known for due to mysterious curing of some illnesses.

The Church of Abucay, five kilometer away from the capital city,is the oldest in Bataan and one of the first built in the country as it is already 427 years old. Sto. Domingo de Guzman is the churchs patron saint.

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