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Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (C), with local officials and villagers in a mass along the shore off the Sibuyan sea in Sibuyan island, central Philippines
01 Jul 2008
Source: Reuters
 
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (C),stands with local officials and villagers in a mass along the shore off the Sibuyan sea in Sibuyan island, central Philippines July 1, 2008, for the victims of the sunken passenger ferry, MV Princess of the Stars.The Philippines lifted the suspension of cargo operations of a local shipping company on Tuesday after one of its vessels capsized last week, leaving about 700 passengers and crew dead or missing, officials said. REUTERS/Malacanang Photo/Handout (PHILIPPINES)
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Loved ones of the victims of the MV Princess of the Stars ferry that sank in central Philippines a month ago, light candles in front of the Sulpicio Lines office in ...




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