Thursday, June 26, 2008

RP has technology vs sea disasters but it's ‘non-operational’ - PCG
Source: GMA news.tv
Source Date: 25th Jun, 2008
Source Pages: -
Summary:
The commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, has admitted that while the Philippines has such the technology to allows its personnel to quickly detect distress signals, it was "non-operational" and "outdated". Such a technology could have helped to avoid tragedies like that which befell the MV Princess of the Stars.

Latest fatality shuts down yard construction at HHIC Subic Bay
Source: Lloyd's List
Source Date: 24th Jun, 2008
Source Pages: p.5.
Summary:
Health and safety concerns at Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction in the Philippines have led to the municipal authorities calling a halt to construction at the yard, following an accident which caused the death of one worker and left four injured, after a formwork collapsed as they were taking shelter during a sudden downpour.

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