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Three years after the MV Princess of the Stars sank at the height of Typhoon Frank on June 21, 2008, survivors and victims’ families say justice remains elusive to them.
GMA News’ “24 Oras" reported Monday that survivors and family members of victims lamented that the tragedy continues to haunt them.
“Minsan bago ako matulog, minsan pag ako’y nag-iisa lang, pumapasok sa isip ko ang mga nangyari," said survivor Francisco Batula.
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The MV Princess of the Stars, which is owned by Sulpicio Lines Inc. — now renamed Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. — had engine problems and was illegally carrying dangerous chemicals when it sank off the coast of Romblon, investigations showed.
According to the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), two civil suits against the company are pending at the Manila and Cebu Regional Trial Courts (RTC). Also pending with the Manila RTC is a criminal case for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides.
“Ang isyu naman ay kung may kapabayaan pa ba or wala at nakikita naman natin na hanggang ngayon ay may kapabayaan pa rin dahil nananatiling meron pang mga bangkay na na-trap dun sa barko na nakalubog," Chief Public Attorney Persida Acosta said.
Of 300 bodies recovered from the boat, 140 were examined by the PAO’s Forensic Division of which only 11 were identified. Over 400 bodies were believed to be stuck inside the capsized vessel.
All validated claimants have already been paid, said Jordan Go, president and CEO of Philippine Span Asia. He added that company lawyers were handling all civil and criminal cases.
GMA News’ “24 Oras" reported Monday that survivors and family members of victims lamented that the tragedy continues to haunt them.
“Minsan bago ako matulog, minsan pag ako’y nag-iisa lang, pumapasok sa isip ko ang mga nangyari," said survivor Francisco Batula.
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For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV
The MV Princess of the Stars, which is owned by Sulpicio Lines Inc. — now renamed Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. — had engine problems and was illegally carrying dangerous chemicals when it sank off the coast of Romblon, investigations showed.
According to the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), two civil suits against the company are pending at the Manila and Cebu Regional Trial Courts (RTC). Also pending with the Manila RTC is a criminal case for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides.
“Ang isyu naman ay kung may kapabayaan pa ba or wala at nakikita naman natin na hanggang ngayon ay may kapabayaan pa rin dahil nananatiling meron pang mga bangkay na na-trap dun sa barko na nakalubog," Chief Public Attorney Persida Acosta said.
Of 300 bodies recovered from the boat, 140 were examined by the PAO’s Forensic Division of which only 11 were identified. Over 400 bodies were believed to be stuck inside the capsized vessel.
All validated claimants have already been paid, said Jordan Go, president and CEO of Philippine Span Asia. He added that company lawyers were handling all civil and criminal cases.
