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Philippine labor groups re-launch email campaign on asbestos ban
Manila, Philippines, 22 October 2010 -- The Associated Labor Unions (ALU), the Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) re-launched an email campaign urging the Philippine Senate to pass Senate Bill No. 89 banning asbestos.
Philippine Senate to call hearing on asbestos ban bill
Manila, Philippines, 19 October 2010 - "Senator Manny Villar as Chair of the Senate Committee on Trade and Commerce will schedule public hearing on Senate Bill No. 89 (SBN-89) banning asbestos when the Senate resumes session on November 8, 2010", replied Atty. Gladys Garcia from the Senator's office during the handover of trade union position on the asbestos ban bill 11 October 2010.
Robert L. Lindenmayer and Beverly Lindenmayer v. Alled Packing & Supply, Inc. (Foster Wheeler LLC)
FACTS: Robert Lindenmayer is 67 years of age and is married to Beverly Lindenmayer. He was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in October of 2009. He developed the cancer as a result of inhaling asbestos fibers. Robert Lindenmayer enlisted in the Navy in June of 1964 and reported for duty aboard the USS America on September 8 as part of her pre-commissioning detail. The America was a brand new aircraft carrier; sea trials took place in November of 1964 and the ship was commissioned on January 23, 1965.