21.   The island is also hit by ships dumping sludge and numerous oil slicks.

22.   The island was also hit with a moderately-strong earthquake Sunday.

23.   The quake was among thousands that have hit the islands in recent weeks.

24.   The tremor hit the island with enough force to shake houses and topple vases.

25.   The slides hit the island late Saturday after more than four days of heavy seasonal rain.

26.   We look at possible disruption for Taiwanese aircraft, the danger of stray missiles hitting the island, and people leaving vulnerable areas.

27.   A second quake hit the islands on Sunday, but there were no casualties.

28.   But crews have also had other work to do since Sunday due to a storm which continued to hit the island on Monday.

29.   Five reported dead, two missing as quake hits mindoro island-

30.   The storm is due to hit the island late Saturday, authorities said.