DOTr Vows Crackdown on Erring Shipping Firms After Palawan Ferry Fire
Following the ferry fire in Palawan that claimed 77 lives, Philippine Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has vowed to crack down on shipping companies violating maritime safety rules. The department plans to collaborate with attached agencies to enforce stricter safety standards.
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