Criminal, Graft Charges Eyed vs. June Aster Crew, Owner, Govt. Personnel
Philippine authorities are considering criminal and graft charges against the crew, owner, cargo handlers, and government personnel in connection with the June Aster ferry fire off Palawan, which resulted in 77 deaths, 43 injuries, and 8 missing.
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