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These initial capping bags will also be replaced with new ones within the week while the metal caps are being prepared

“What we feared has happened; the oil has spread throughout Manila Bay and is disrupting the livelihoods of many fishermen"

“When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy... in the West Philippine Sea, my regard for the Catholic Church was reinvigorated"

Chinese vessels aggressively performed at least 10 “dangerous maneuvers” with the closest distance of six meters

Other corruption-related words that have become bywords in political discussions are “tong-pats”, “bukol”, “padulas”, “for the boys”

A similar incident happened in April when a Chinese coast guard ship cut off the Philippine patrol vessel Malapascua as it carried journalists

Survivors were taken to Zamboanga and Basilan, where the injured were treated for burns

Rescuers saved 195 passengers and 35 crew as the blaze ripped through the ferry off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan province

First aid and rescue equipment facilities will be installed in busy tourist spots to help ensure immediate response to accidents

The Philippines has repeatedly complained to China in recent weeks about a "swarming and threatening presence" of Chinese vessels