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