Pasig Bridge closed for inspection
MANILA, Philippines — The bridge in Pasig City that was damaged after multiple barges slammed into it has been closed pending the structural inspection as to its integrity.
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Tanker sinks in Manila Bay
(UPDATES) A PHILIPPINE-FLAGGED tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced to contain a spill that stretched out for more than three kilometers.
Senate confirms worker's death at construction site
THE Senate confirmed on Friday the death of a worker at the construction site of the New Senate Building at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
Navy cadet dies after falling from new Senate building
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Navy cadet died after falling from the construction site of the new Senate building in Taguig City.
Philippines to deploy floating barriers to contain oil spill
LIMAY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard planned Friday to deploy oil dispersant and floating barriers a day after a tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel sank off Manila.
Tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of oil sinks in Manila Bay
MANILA, Philippines — In what could become the worst oil spill incident in Philippine history, a motor tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel sank off the waters of Bataan yesterday.
Oil tanker carrying 1.4 million litres capsizes in Philippines; one missing
An oil tanker, MT Terra Nova, carrying 1.4 million litres (1,494 metric tonnes) of industrial fuel capsized on Thursday near the Philippines' coast. Transportation secretary Jaime Bautista confirmed that the incident had resulted in an oil spill."There is already oil spill. Right now, we cannot dispatch our resources because of strong winds and high waves," said Bautista during briefing.16 out of the 17 crew members on board have been successfully rescued, while one remains missing.
Philippines: Industrial fuel tanker capsizes, causing oil spill
File photo of an oil tanker at sea