1.   But even as many border crossings remain closed here and political tensions persist among the three governments, an ambitious effort is under way to rehabilitate the area.

2.   The proceeds will be earmarked to rehabilitate areas damaged by tourism, restore monuments and protect the environment.

3.   Rep. Jun Dumasing, a member of the House committee also said Congress will set aside funds to rehabilitate the area and assist the victims.

4.   Ramos said underwater disposal of waste is not practiced in the Philippines, and any such plan would harm efforts to rehabilitate the area.

5.   He urged Lebanon to demand that Italy retrieve the waste and rehabilitate contaminated areas.

6.   The government declared a state of emergency in Manila and Valencia and released emergency funds to rehabilitate the areas.