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POE TO GOV’T: ENSURE SAFETY OF SEA TRAVEL

Senator Grace Poe said the government must ensure compliance to the highest maritime standards for the safety of passengers traveling by water. Presiding over the inquiry of the Senate public services committee on the capsizing of a motor banca in Binangonan, Rizal, Poe lamented the tragedy “revealed serious maritime safety compliance lapses that need to […]

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REQUIRED WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS IN BOATS PUSHED

Following the MB Aya Express tragedy that killed 27 people, a member of Congress has called for the compulsory donning of life jackets on all passenger motorized boats. “Every traveler on a motorized boat should be wearing a life jacket at all times throughout the voyage as a precaution. This is a simple and practical […]

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SENATE READY TO PROBE RIZAL BOAT MISHAP — POE

Senator Grace Poe asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat in Laguna Lake off Binangonan, Rizal to make those responsible accountable. Poe issued the statement even as she announced that the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, is prepared to open its own probe […]

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TULFO WANTS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RIZAL BOAT TRAGEDY

Senator Raffy Tulfo demanded accountability for the reported death of 27 passengers of Motorbanca Princess Aya that capsized off Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, July 27. It was reported that Princess Aya’s maximum capacity is only 30 passengers but it was allowed to sail with about 70 passengers on board without enough life vests, in addition […]