Negligence Behind Sea Tragedies – Legarda

Negligence behind sea tragedies – Legarda

SEN. Loren Legarda blamed concerned government agencies for the sea tragedies that claimed scores of lives, saying they failed to strictly enforce the law.During the inquiry on the sinking of Marine Vessel Trisha Kerstin, the senator said sea tragedies were "not solely due to climate or weather conditions."The sea tragedy last Jan. 26 resulted in the death of 52 people while 316 others survived. There were still an undetermined number of missing…

Murder, corruption eyed vs operator of Trisha Kerstin 3

Sen. Raffy Tulfo yesterday brought up the possibility of filing murder and corruption charges against Aleson Shipping Lines and the surviving crewmembers of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan more than two weeks ago.

Lawmaker questions ship owner on locked life jackets on M/V Trisha Kerstin 3

A lawmaker on Thursday questioned Aleson Shipping Lines, the owner of the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, for allegedly locking life vests in cabinets and placing their passengers" safety at risk.

Sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3: 'Negligence of duty, operational lapses'

CEBU, Philippines – The sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan, which claimed at least 52 people, was due to “operational lapses” and “negligence of duty,” transportation officials told the joint Senate panels conducting a probe into the tragedy on Thursday, February 12. During a Senate joint committee hearing on public services, public works, and finance, Transportation Assistant Secretary Manuel Cabochan III pointed out that there wer…

Raffy Tulfo to DOTr: Study murder raps vs shipping lines in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sinking

Senator Raffy Tulfo asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday, Feb. 12, to study filing murder charges against Aleson Shipping Lines, which owns...