Comments on: Sulpicio Lines Must Be Stopped!

By: Pito Lapon

Pito Lapon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:08:33 +0000

To bring down a Goliath you must now its weakness. Otherwise it will be futile. A key Question nobody has mentioned is, ” Why do WGA-Aboitiz Superferry’s or MV Cebu City or MV Dona Virginia in the past did not Sink.
Knowing these VERY FINE FACTS will be Key If you are serious in bringing down this Goliath serial killer. I worked in the Shipyard where Sulipico Ships are docked annually. I was there at a management staff level from 1994 to 2000. Yes we know a lot. To avoid Libel just email me pricately, so I will tell you. I work innJapan now as Quality Engr.

By: alan

alan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:21:08 +0000

Sulpilcio Lines Achievements

when you consider that in..
1987 Dona Paz sank with….4341 souls lost..
1988 Dona Maralyn …… 250………….
2008 Princess of the Star…800..
5361 souls lost due to…..

Sound like a “Serial Killers” list of achievements..doesnt it ??

By: Patricio Mangubat

Patricio Mangubat — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:16:59 +0000

I agreed with Benigno and Nick, we should do something not only rallies rather something more creative. I have ideas which I’ll email to you. Not only Sulpicio but also against DOTC, Marina, Coast Guard and those government officials responsible for neglecting the welfare of people.

Let’s use the hammer this time.

By: rom

rom — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:02:32 +0000

unfathomable heights, nick? :p we’re mixing things up a bit, aren’t we? hehe. -grammar gestapo

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:45:02 +0000

“As we pound and interrogate and pressure Sulficio Lines we must also do the same with the gov’t. people and agencies that are connected in the tragedy.”

Completely agree with you Jonas.

By: Jonas

Jonas — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:28:07 +0000

Adb, I agree with. But the angle I’m focusing on is the part wherein Sulficio might be made a escape goat that will allow others to avoid responsibility. Definitely, the Sulficio Lines is a dead duck. There’s no escape for them and they must pinned down hard. On the other hand, emotions, as opposite of what you said of it, is sometimes utilized by others as a means of escape accountability. To blur and confuse and erase the demarcation line. Now that everybody’s sight and rage is directed towards Sulficio Lines I honestly think that the gov’t. has the liability too in the tragedy. As we pound and interrogate and pressure Sulficio Lines we must also do the same with the gov’t. people and agencies that are connected in the tragedy.

By: AdB

AdB — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:01:45 +0000

Jonas,

Agree with you that “What should be done, aside from ensuring culpability on Sulficio’s side, is to also look at the role or possible culpability of the gov’t and it’s officers in the tragedy”, however, I see Nick’s aim of bringing down Sulpicio lines as a tactical maneuver of sorts that could also bring down those who are culpable govt side.

The weak link in the chain is Sulpico, start with them and scrutinise the links one by one to sort out the the whole picture .

Incidenteally, I believe anyone in Nick’s position who has a missing cousin in the disaster will be “emotional” too.

Emotions is a good driver to get things done! Maybe if Filipinos were less of the bahala na type or less apathetic, Sulpicio Lines that counts 4 major sea disasters under their business belt wouldn’t be allowed to walk away with mass homicide!

By: Jonas

Jonas — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Agree, Sulficio Lines must be held accountable. But then again, that is not the whole picture and letting out emotion get the best of us is not the wise step to take. What should be done, aside from ensuring culpability on Sulficio’s side, is to also look at the role or possible culpability of the gov’t and it’s officers in the tragedy. Doing such will not only help prevent future disasters but will also eliminate finger-pointing, confusion and chaos.

By: AdB

AdB — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:43:13 +0000

Nick, with you there but there is a a need for Filipinos to do what is necessary, to have a united front, TO ACT now in order to obtain justice in the real sense of the word even if it means bringing down Sulpicio Lines and authorities that allowed this to happen.

Benigno is right to say this:

“But then as I said, it’s up to the Pinoy to put a rocket up the arses of their representatives. Otherwise this will simply be swept under the rug.”

By: benign0

benign0 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:53:41 +0000

I don’t think they are murderers because there probably was no pre-meditation in this instance. But even then, there is culpability for negligence.

But then as I said, it’s up to the Pinoy to put a rocket up the arses of their representatives. Otherwise this will simply be swept under the rug.

If a disaster of the magnitude of 4000 dead could be so easily and quietly dropped from the collective awareness back in 1987, then 800 could be an easy walk in the park.

So, I can’t emphasise enough: IT’S UP TO DA PINOY.