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NDRRMC Update Progress Report re Effects of the Shallow Low Pressure Area (SLPA) as of 18 June 2012, 6:00AM

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B. Regional

Region IV-B

• As of June 17, 2012, BDRRMC Liminangcong has terminated their SAR operations for the remaining missing passengers. However, the BRP Romblon together with the Rescue Team of El Nido, Palawan continue its SAR operations. Underwater photography is being conducted to rule out the possibility of an oil spill caused by the ill-fated vessel.

• DSWD IV-B and PSWDO conducted stress debriefing (CISD) sessions to the survivors

• Philippine Navy vessel PG386 and Philippine Coast Guard SAR vessel3503 still conducts SAR operations for the remaining missing passengers

• PHO, Palawan and Northern Palawan Provincial Hospital and Taytay Rural Health Unit provided medical care and assistance to the survivors