Dole Suspends Operations of 6 Vessels After MV June Aster Fire
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has indefinitely suspended the operations of six vessels owned by Atienza Interisland Ferries following a fire that gutted the passenger-cargo ship MV June Aster. The order underscores the need for enhanced safety measures.
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