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Friday, July 11, 2008 (Philippines)
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| Rescue workers prepare to recover a mock victim during an earthquake drill at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig city on Thursday. The drill was done in observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month. (AP Photo) |
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CEBU CITY -- If maritime laws were followed strictly, no vessel owned by shipping lines in Central Visayas would be allowed to sail because of numerous defects, Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Vicente Suazo Jr. said Thursday.
Suazo said the inspection team he organized in Manila uncovered what he described as "questionable" approval and granting of Certificates of Public Convenience (CPCs) by Marina 7 officials.
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Court junks Sulpicio's plea vs ferry probe
| MANILA -- The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday ordered the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) to proceed with its investigation into the sinking of the m/v Princess of the Stars as well as the possible culpability of the ship owner, Sulpicio Lines, Inc. |
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It's P8 for Region 7
| JEEPNEY passengers in Central Visayas will now have to pay P8 as minimum fare. |
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ComVal execs meet amid surge in NPA atrocities
| DAVAO CITY -- In light of the recent surge of atrocities in the province, the Compostela Valley Peace and Order Council met Thursday to map out plans to address the growing activity of the New People's Army (NPA) in the province. |
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