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Six PCG, Marina officials relieved over Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy

(Eagle News)–Six officials of the Maritime Industry Authority and the Philippine Coast Guard have been relieved following the Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy that killed at least 31. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the relief of PCG station commanders in Iloilo and Guimaras, and the Marina regional director of Western Visayas was to pave the way for a “more thorough and impartial investigation.” Tugade issued the directive to PCG Commandant Admiral Elson Hermogino and MARINA OIC Administrator […]