Several lawmakers have expressed support for the proposed inquiry into the capsizing of a motorbanca in Laguna Lake which resulted in the death of 27 individuals. | charieabarcaINQ
Poe said it is best it to hold the investigation right away, for the sake of justice.
The Senator then pointed out that a criminal charge may be filed against the captain of the boat who allowed the mortorbanca to sail despite knowing that it already is in overcapacity. “Alam mo hindi ko masasabi ang eksaktong mga penalties sa mga ganyan pero alam naman natin may mga batas tayo sa criminal charges lalong lalo na kapag katulad nito… ‘yung kapitan pinayagan niya na mag [layag nang] overcapacity,” she added.Pimentel, in a separate DWIZ interview on Saturday, said the PCG, the Maritime Industry Authority , and everyone involved in the tragedy has a lot of explaining to do.“27 lives were lost due to the sinking of the boat.
Tulfo said he drafted a Senate resolution to ensure that PCG and Marina personnel who are responsible for the tragedy are held accountable “in the name of command responsibility.”
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