| President Gloria Arroyo gives words of comfort to an unidentified woman, one among the scores of people waiting at the Cebu City Sports Center for news about family members listed as missing since the sinking of mv Princess of the Stars by typhoon Frank. The President visited Cebu Wednesday. (Malacañang photo) |
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MANILA -- Sulpicio Lines could be in bigger trouble if proven that it is behind the deployment of persons urging the families of ferry tragedy victims to give them a blank Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to collect from the shipping company.
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. said a blank SPA is highly suspicious on its face, as he cautioned the victims' kin not to be victimized twice by signing any document delegating any individuals to collect payment on their behalf.
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