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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 […]

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Duterte visits wake of victims in Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 7, visited the kin of the victims in the Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy. Each family received P50,000 from Duterte himself when he visited the Gegato Abecia funeral home in Iloilo City. At least 31 were killed after motorboats M/B Chi-Chi, M/B Keziah and M/B Jenny Vince capsized on Saturday, reportedly due to strong waves and winds. The Maritime Industry Authority is conducting a probe into the incident.  

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