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The only radiation you'll get in the Philippines is from the sun photo by Zean Villongco

The only radiation you'll get in the Philippines is from the sun

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Immediately after the Japan tsunami disaster, rumors of nuclear radiation reaching Philippine shores began making the rounds in Manila. Local alarmists had a field day and pranksters must have gotten quite a kick from seeing people dabbing iodine on their necks and wearing lead weights like jewelry. Whether such nonsense had a negative impact on Philippine tourism is unknown, but in case some would-be visitors are having second thoughts, here's reassuring news from the authorities:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/217651/nation/pnri-phl-still-safe-from-radiation-despite-highest-severity-level-in-japan

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