It has been estimated that between 1,200 to 1,500 people were on board, including approximately 150 Philippine soldiers, 7 Americans, 5 Philippine legislators, and hundreds of college students who were traveling home after their schools had closed.
[Page A8] PHILIPPINE ALARM -- The Philippines barred its citizens from going to Iraq after Al Jazeera aired a videotape in which men threatened to kill a Filipino hostage if his country's troops were not withdrawn.
According to Cesar Tolentino from the Contact Centre Association of the Philippines, entry-level call operators can earn between 10,000 14,500 Philippine pesos (£135 £195) per month, excluding bonuses, allowances and incentives.
She wants compensation for a total loss of earnings of 36,000 Philippine pesos (£526).
Doubles start at around 17,000 Philippine pesos, but hotel rates tend to be negotiable.
PAGE B1 Philippine Crackdown Grows President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo widened a crackdown on opposition leaders, leaving even her own supporters concerned.
But the Americans will accompany only 20 to 25 Philippine companies that have mastered certain combat skills, and only on tightly defined missions, the officials said.
The rebels still hold 19 mostly foreign tourists, 3 French journalists who tried to interview the hostages and 13 Philippine evangelical Christians who came to pray over them.
In that ceremony, the bridegroom gave the bride 13 Philippine coins, representing the rewards of honest work, and a promise of fidelity.
PAGE A11 Philippine Hostage Crisis Several complications are thwarting plans to use military force to free an American missionary couple in the Philippines.
