U.S. Navy assists in Typhoon Fengshen
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PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) - An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter launched from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrives in the Republic of the Philippines to deliver supplies. Philippine military members and U.S. Navy Sailors load the helicopter with supplies for delivery. Later, a C-2 Greyhound arrives in the Republic of the Philippines to deliver supplies. Then Commander Carrier Strike Group 7, Rear Admiral Phil Wisecup arrives in the Republic of the Philippines and meets with Philippine military members. Ronald Reagan sent 12,000 bottles of water and 7,500 pounds of Rice to the Philippines supporting disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is support the government of the Republic of the Philippines to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy video (RELEASED) |
Philippines: Kidnap negotiators arrested
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MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine mayor and his son who negotiated with al-Qaida-linked rebels for the release of an abducted TV news anchor and three other people have been arrested as suspects in the kidnappings, officials said Thursday. |
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Bush offers condolences to Philippines typhoon victims
(NECN: Washington) - President Bush says the USS Ronald Reagan will move into Philippine waters to help with recovery efforts stemming from the most recent typhoon, and the sinking of a ferry with 850 on board. Mr. Bush made the announcement in the…
Malaysian peacekeepers leave Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines — The first group of Malaysian peacekeepers left the Philippines on Saturday as peace talks between the government and Muslim rebels were stalled. |
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James Mates reports from the Philippines rice crisis |
Philippines Corpses Come Ashore - June 25
As islanders try to bury corpses coming ashore from a capsized ferry in the Philippines, an official inquiry into the disaster begins.
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800 missing after Philippines typhoon
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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say divers have managed to get inside an upside-down ferry but have found only bodies and no survivors. |
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