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Aftershocks drive victims search as toll tops 1000 in Philippines
In Baguio strong aftershocks forced evacuations while rescue teams fought to reach the dead and aid work. The death toll rose to 1,043 with more than 200 bodies still buried as recovery continued. In Manila President Aquino urged Congress for a $500 million relief package to rebuild infrastructure from the 7.7 magnitude quake and Rep. Rolando Andaya proposed suspending debt payments for two years to free funds. Aquino warned unilateral debt cuts could worsen the economy by limiting new lending.
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