Over at Barrio Siete, Mr. Reyna Elena frets over the frightening prospect of (at the time of writing) the coming tropical cyclone that is almost sure to wreak the usual havoc on our little group of volcanic islands. Having lived in those islands myself for a big chunk of my life, I can attest to [...]
Too Much To Bear?
September 6, 2008 By 4 Comments
The fighting in Mindanao, the debate over the bungled Bangsamoro Juridical Entity, and yes, the highest inflation rate in 14 years of 12.5% are hugging the headlines, along with the extended presence of ‘visiting’ American troops in Zamboanga. So it is understandable that the tragic sinking of MV Princess of the Stars nearly three months [...]
Sulpicio Lines, BMI, MARINA, And A long Battle For Justice
August 31, 2008 By 11 Comments
It has been a little over two months since The Sulpicio Lines Inc. ship, The MV Princess of The Stars, capsized off the coast of Romblon, in which 800 or so passengers and crew members are still missing or have perished. During these months, we have seen Sulpicio Lines blame everyone else including mother nature. [...]
Pinning the Blame, Letting Negligence Fester: The Princess of the Stars Tragedy
August 27, 2008 By 2 Comments
Three months and one week after MV Princess of the Stars fell on its side and turned belly up, government probers are releasing their findings, not about what caused the tragedy but about who is to blame. Strangely, the Board of Marine Inquiry is telling the public what it wants to hear: that only the [...]
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