Filipinos seek damages from U.S. asbestos makers

Filipinos seek damages from U.S. asbestos makers

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos who worked at former U.S. military base in the Philippines tell reporters in Manila on Aug. 22 that they are victims of asbestos exposure and are seeking compensation from U.S. asbestos makers. They brought with them their medical records, including films of lung X-ray results. (Kyodo)

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