See? Sulpicio Lines’ TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) petition against BMI’s ongoing inquiry has been junked by Manila RTC (Regional Trial Court). This is precisely why, as of this time, the best option is to support BMI (Bureau of Marine Inquiry) instead of trying to pass the ball to their “inquisitor of choice” (or the “rightful body to conduct investigation” as per Sulpicio Lines). Because honestly, how much different can BMI’s and MARINA’s decision be compared to each other?

If these investigating bodies are to gather factual information alone, it is only statistically and theoretically possible that they will arrive at the same decision.

I am however, with Sulpicio Lines in their request to have BMI’s and MARINA’s inquiry Continue Reading

Sulpicio Lines has a way of incurring my wrath as easily as I can blink my eye. Today’s news illustrates my point very well. “Complete madness and an unacceptable twist of fate” is what I will call this new strategy of theirs should it succeed, which I pray to God – do not. Okay, so Sulpicio Lines has managed to do their homework and do some reading on maritime laws, republic act 9295, which is the “rightful body to conduct the inquiry”…blah blah blah. Continue Reading

This is in response to and in support of Nick’s call for blogswarm to stop Sulpicio Lines.

The events and developments surrounding the tragic capsizing of the MV Princess of the Stars have been told, reported, printed and blogged many times already. One might think that we’ve heard enough. But the truly affected — the families of the victims of this tragedy know better. It isn’t enough. Continue Reading