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Miracle Survivor Found After Dona Paz Disaster Sinks
A 4 year old boy was found clinging to a wooden plank two days after the Dona Paz collided with the tanker Victor and burned. Authorities say 1,556 people were aboard, with 27 rescued and 1,529 missing or presumed drowned. President Aquino called it a national tragedy and urged relief funds and an investigation.
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Manila
Philippines
Oriental Emsidoro
Dona Paz
Philippine Coast Guard
Jose Ding
Associated Press
Dino
Aquino
Ernie Cabigan
Sulpicio Shipping Lines