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Philippine Govt Orders MV "Stars" Disaster Inquiry
Sunday, 29 June 2008, 8:58 pm | Philippines News Agency
"The House will not let this issue fade away. I ordered the House transport committee Chaired by Congressman Monico Puentebella to investigate incident as soon as possible, in marathon sessions and to throw the book at those who appear to be responsible." More >>
Philippines Pres Demands Explanations Over Sinking
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 7:08 am | Philippines News Agency
Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said last night Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was "very concerned" over the fate of the victims of the sinking of the "MV Princess of the Stars." The vessel capsized off Sibuyan Island at the height of "Typhoon" Frank. More >>
Typhoon Fengshen Kills 97 In Iloilo, Philippines
Monday, 23 June 2008, 8:09 pm | Philippines News Agency
The death toll of Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) in Iloilo province was placed at 97 as of 10 a.m. Monday, local time. The number of missing persons was listed at 122. The number of famillies affected are 91,183 or 353,116 persons all over the province. More >>
Arroyo Asks Filipino Expats To Aid Typhoon Victims
Monday, 23 June 2008, 7:20 pm | Philippines News Agency
Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has called on all Filipinos abroad to extend assistance to victims of typhoon "Frank" (Fengshen). The President said "ngayon may pangangailangan na naman, inaasahan ang tulong ng gustong tumulong." More >>
US Sends Navy Ship To Assist M/V Princess Rescue
Monday, 23 June 2008, 7:12 pm | Philippines News Agency
The United States government has sent its navy ship here to assist the authorities in its search and rescue operations in the waters off Sibuyan Island where M/V Princess of the Stars sank. ""The US vessel is expected to be on site within the next 15 hours." More >>
