| Gov. Gwen Garcia, with Carcar City Mayor Patricio Barcenas, during the first anniversary celebration of the founding of the city. In foreground is the Carcar City Museum, which displays artifacts, inaugurated as part of yesterday’s festivity.(Sunstar photo/Amper Campaña) |
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Sulpicio Lines Inc. asked a Manila Regional Trial Court yesterday to issue a temporary restraining order stopping the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) from continuing its investigation into the sinking of mv Princess of the Stars.
The shipping firm argued that under Republic Act 9295 or the Domestic Shipping Act of 2004, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and not BMI is tasked to investigate ship owners and operators involved in maritime accidents.
“Instead of an investigation, what the BMI is conducting is an inquisition,” Sulpicio said in its complaint-affidavit.
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