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A regional director of the Maritime Industry Authority has been dismissed over the sinking of motor tanker Princess Empress that caused an oil spill in Oriental Mindoro and nearby areas in February 2023, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.In a statement, the DOTR said MARINA Region V Director Jaime Bea was dismissed after he was found culpable of grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service.
The rule of law, good governance, and best practices must prevail throughout the department and its agencies," he added.GMA News Online sought comment from Bea but he has yet to respond as of posting time.According to Bautista, it was Bea who signed and approved the certificate of ownership/certificate of Philippine Registry of MT Princess Empress in “direct contravention” of rules and procedures.
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