Toxic cargo halts Philippine ferry recovery
June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Philippine officials Friday suspended recovery operations at a sunken ferry containing hundreds of dead bodies after learning it was carrying large amounts of highly toxic pesticide. The government threatened legal action against ferry operator Sulpic… Read more
PHILIPPINES: NAVY SUPPLIES FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS
June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
26 June 2008 - Philippines - Raymar Rebaldo, mayor of Kalibo, center, receives food and water delivered from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to be distributed throughout his town, an area in devastation after the effects of Typhoon Fengshen. Armed Forces of the Philippin… Read more
2 vessels collide in Philippines without resulting in casualties
June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Only one week after a sea tragedy took place in the Philippines, two vessels collided with each other in the country earlySaturday but no casualties have been reported, said Philippine Coast Guard.The vessels bumped into each other off the Camotes Island … Read more
RP solons not claiming credit on vets bill
June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON D.C. = The Philippine veterans delegation led by Rep. Antonio Diaz of Zambales has returned here to Read more


