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BIG SLICK. An aerial inspection shows the gleam of an oil slick near the coast of Pola, Oriental Mindoro on Saturday, when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the province to assess the rehabilitation from the massive oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress last February 2023.
In his letters to MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista confirmed the findings that Director Jaime Bea and Engr. Jose B. Buban are guilty of grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service. The MARINA officials’ actions ultimately caused millions of pesos of damages to government and private stakeholders, tarnishing the image and integrity of the country’s maritime administration and transportation system.
“We have had sinkings before but no one has been held to account. This time all parties, whether private or public, will be held accountable. There will be no exception,” Bautista said. “Our policy is zero tolerance to shortcuts, official negligence and disregard of rules. The rule of law, good governance and best practices must prevail throughout the department and its agencies,” he added.
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