Manila_(dpa) _ Divers from two salvage firms began to retrieve toxic chemicals from a sunken passenger ferry in the Philippines Tuesday, a senior official said. Transportation Undersecretary Elena...
Philippines: Ferry Disaster/Toxic Cargo - Jun 2008 Updates
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Philippines: PGMA mobilizes all gov't agencies in providing assistance to Mindanao evacuees
It's all systems go as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo mobilized today all national government agencies to lead in providing assistance to evacuees who were displaced by the abuses and other forms...
Environment: Capsized ferry in Philippines - joint EU and UN assessment report presented to Philippine authorities
The report of the joint EU-UN expert team deployed to assess the situation of the 'Princess of the Stars' ferry that capsized on 21 June - causing nearly 800 deaths - and which contained highly toxic...
Plan needed for Philippine ferry toxins -- experts
BRUSSELS, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.N. and EU experts have confirmed that five pesticides and other toxins were aboard a ferry that capsized in the Philippines in June killing hundreds of people and urged...
Philippines: Toxic cargo in sunken ship remains intact say specialists
MANILA , 30 July 2008 (IRIN) - UN and EU specialists brought in to help Philippine authorities retrieve toxic cargo from a sunken passenger ferry have not detected any leaks or oil spills emanating...
Philippines: EHA emergency updates - Tropical Storm Fengshen, 21 Jul 2008
I. General Information According to the latest update from the National Disaster Coordinating Council as of 16 July 2008 the number of families affected by the typhoon has reached 838 623. Total...
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Boletín IECAH de Acción Humanitaria No. 7 - verano de 2008
Aquello que en su origen fue un Boletín de noticias del IECAH, instituto dedicado al estudio e investigación de la acción humanitaria, la construcción de la paz y la prevención de conflictos...
Philippines: RP receives kudos from int'l experts over its handling of toxics materials in sunken vessels
The Philippine government received kudos from international experts over its handling of toxic materials in the sunken Princess of the Stars off Sibuyan Island. Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita...
Philippines says no toxic leaks around sunken ferry
MANILA, July 18 (Reuters) - Toxic chemicals on a ferry that sank with more than 860 people on board last month in the central Philippines have not seeped out, but officials said on Friday they would...
Experts detect no contamination around Philippine sunken ferry
Manila_(dpa) _ Toxic pesticides inside a sunken Philippine ferry have so far not contaminated surrounding waters, but foreign experts urged the government to intensify monitoring to prevent an...
Philippines: IMO deploys expert to assist Princess of the Stars salvage
Briefing 36, 17 July 2008 The Government of the Philippines has requested IMO to mobilize an independent salvage expert to provide guidance on assessing the technical aspects of the salvage proposals...
Philippines: Ferry Disaster / Toxic Cargo (as of 16 Jul 2008) - Situation Map
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Philippines: EHA emergency updates - Tropical Storm Fengshen, 15 Jul 2008
I. General Information: Update on toxic cargo on board Sulpicio Lines MV Princess of the Stars Sulpicio Lines Inc., owner of the MV Princess of the Stars, named Titan Salvage, as its marine salvage...
Philippines: 'Princess of the Stars' ferry disaster - toxic cargo OCHA Situation Report No. 1
NOTE: This situation report is based on information received from the Government of the Philippines. International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN Resident Coordinator 's Office in the...
Philippines: International team to help tackle toxic ferry wreck
MANILA, 11 July 2008 (IRIN) - With more storms forecast over the next few months, the Philippine authorities have brought in international help to fast-track the salvaging of a ferry that sank off...
Capsized ferry in Philippines: EU and UN deploy joint expert team following reports of highly toxic cargo
A joint European Union - United Nations expert team is being deployed today to the Philippines at the request of national authorities to assess the situation of a capsized ferry containing large...
Philippines: EHA emergency updates - Tropical Storm Fengshen, 08 Jul 2008
I. General Information: From June 19 - 23, 2008 Tropical Storm Fengshen, with winds of 140kph, hit the Philippines causing loss of lives, injuries and damage to properties in numerous regions across...