Tuesday, September 02, 2008 (Philippines)

Victims of C-130 crash get welcome honors at Mactan Benito Ebuen Airport. Right: A son near his father’s coffin still has to realize the extent of the loss to him and the rest of the family. (Sun.star photo/Allan Cuizon) SEVENTEEN days to the 10th death anniversary of their loved ones, four families from Cebu City finally found the relief that eluded them for so long. Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Generosa Labra yesterday ordered Sulpicio Lines Inc. to pay some P23 million in damages to the families, as she closed the case lodged against the company for the Sept. 18, 1998 sinking of the mv Princess of the Orient. the Stars. [full story]