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In the Philippines a ferry carrying at least 400 people has sunk after an apparent collision with a cargo ship. There was no immediate report of casualties. (22) The accident occurred at about 11: 30 a. m. local time, at the mouth of Manila Bay shortly after the ferry left the Manila port. A Philippines coast guard’s spokesman said the ferry had been hit by a 12, 000 ton Singapore registered cargo vessel. Further details were not immediately available.