Two members of the interim parliament of the BARMM had jointly filed a resolution seeking the conduct of their own investigation into the fire incident last Wednesday involving MV Lady Mary Joy 3 of Aleson Shipping as it was passing through Basilan en r...
“While we grieve with the families of those lost in the tragic ferry fire, we in the Bangsamoro government should also make sure we take steps to ensure that this incident does not happen again. It is very unfortunate that this tragedy occurred during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which only adds to our sorrow,” Mawallil said.
The adequacy and effectiveness of the safety measures, equipment, and protocols of the vessel and the shipping company in ensuring the safety and security of the passengers and crew; The immediate and long-term impacts of the incident on the survivors, the families of the victims, the environment, and the local economy, and the appropriate measures that the government should undertake to mitigate and address these impacts; andThe policy and legislative measures that the Bangsamoro Transition Authority should enact to enhance the safety and security of sea transportation within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, including the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of safety...
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