“One thing is certain, there was negligence on the part of our people and we are brave enough to accept the consequences of our actions.” | charieabarcaINQ
“Based on our investigations, it proved that there was negligence on the part of our personnel. Yes, our personnel [have] really committed negligence. It is clear that we have had lapses. We are aware of this,” confessed Abu in a mix of English and Filipino.Poe was presiding over the deliberation.
“Ayoko nang masyadong lagyan pa ng asin ang sugat, pero syempre kailangan managot sila,” Poe explained. Abu did not specify what negligence PCG personnel committed, but initial findings attributed the overturning of MB Princess Aya to overloading.Witness accounts say passengers shifted to the left side of the boat after strong winds hit the motorbanca.Meanwhile, Abu said PCG personnel who were involved in the port operations have been relieved.
“Ni-relieve po natin sila. Ang substation commander na siyang hindi nag inspect o hindi [tumingin] doon sa [motorbanca] at yung kanyang immediate supervisor ay meron na po tayong sanction,” Abu said. “The case now is at the national headquarters level to determine if we will lessen or increase the recommended penalty,” he added.
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