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Noemie Cayabyab
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A spokeswoman for the Philippine Coast Guard.
Notable Quotes
"The biggest challenge for us really is to penetrate the ship [as] there is still a visible, thick smoke."View Story →
"Agencies are currently undertaking the proper recovery and identification of the remains in accordance with established procedures."View Story →
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