SIBUYAN ISLAND, Philippines (Reuters) - The Philippines halted the search for hundreds of bodies feared trapped on a capsized ferry on Friday after salvage divers discovered 10 tonnes of toxic pesticide on board.
"We are in touch with experts," said Elena Bautista, the head of a taskforce dealing with the aftermath of the disaster.
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