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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 (Philippines)

Captain asleep during accident

A fisherfolk weaves mat as another source of livelihood in Barangay Plandico, Guimaras, which is affected by the oil spill.

SHIP Captain Norberto Aguro of the MT Solar 1, which caused the oil spill in some areas of Guimaras, said he was asleep when the accident happened.

He revealed this during the initial investigation done by the Board of Marine Inquiry.

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Pageant judges haul organizer to court over result THE judges of the recently concluded Search for Mr. and Ms High School 2006 of the Central Philippine University (CPU) are now preparing to sue the organizers after the latter refused to recognize the official winner and the judges' choice. [full story]
Oil spill helped in decline of criminality: Barias POLICE Regional Director Geary Barias said Tuesday that despite the damage caused by the oil spill in some areas of Guimaras, it helped in the decline of criminality in the area. [full story]
Palace appeals to hospitals; PB oppose exam retake MALACANANG on Tuesday appealed to public and private hospitals to reconsider their decision to stop hiring nurses who passed the 2006 exams in view of the leakage that clouded the credibility of the examination. [full story]

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