Tuesday, September 29, 2009
SuperFerry 9 List of Passengers - Accounted for as of 9/10/2009 2:54 PM
1 Abdul Johary Bandrang
2 Adrian Begornia
3 Adrian Clyde Larano
4 Adrian Ricaforte
5 Agapito Sulasula
6 Agustin Palma
7 Aileen Aspa
8 Aireen Pomado
9 Aiza Caldea
10 Akmad Edzaman
11 Alan Barbin
12 Albert Alacapa
13 Albert Fanco
14 Albert Morcellos
15 Alberto De Roxas
16 Alberto Solarte
17 Alejandro Montano
18 Alexander Agrasada
19 Alexander Biojon
20 Alfeo Taplac
21 Alfred Domingo
22 Alfredo Bluza
23 Alfredo Tubera
24 Alicia Cabuncal
25 Allan Martin Berjes
26 Alma Gonzales
27 Alma Posa
28 Almonguera Salvacion
29 Alona Bacalangco
30 Alvar Samboang
31 Alvin Despa
32 Amy Chua
33 Analiza Sabaysabay
34 Analyn Sierra
35 Andrea Nicole Posa
36 Anel Francisco
37 Angelica Parungao
38 Angelika Marie Gonzaga
39 Angelino Escobar
40 Angelito Sawit
41 Angelo Primne
42 Anna Omaya
43 Anna Liza Formacion
44 Annabel Abadies
45 Annalyn Salazar
46 Anthonet Mae Gazo
47 Anthony Val Larano
48 Antonio Corbeza
49 Antonio Jr. Degayo
50 Antony Jamero
51 Apollo Billano
52 Arcelyn Cabarles
53 Arianne Capiral
54 Ariel Bernardo
55 Ariel Sandoval
56 Ariel John Plete
57 Arlene Ladao
58 Arlene Pejer
59 Arlin Gazo
60 Arlyn Borela
61 Armando Caballero
62 Arnel Abajar
63 Arnel Bitchayda
64 Arnel Labaro
65 Arthur Dinzon
66 Ashley Maroh Del Rosario
67 Aurel Ann Chua
68 Aurelia Guardiano
69 Aurelio Banguanga
70 Ayumi Nicole Hicale
71 Baby Geonzon
72 Baby Boy Belgira
73 Benaflor Varcas
74 Benedicta Solongon
75 Benita Engay
76 Benjamen Malait
77 Benjamen Pacho
78 Benjamin Fabiantes
79 Benjanmin 111 Manglicmot
80 Benny Lopez
81 Berekay Ladzak
82 Berle German
83 Bernaflor Gragasin
84 Bernardo Lustre
85 Bernie Alongan
86 Bernie Palmes
87 Bethcie Barcelona
88 Betty Salamanca
89 Bobie Fusin
90 Boming Teleron
91 Bonie Jay Kugan
92 Bonifacio Kong Jr
93 Bonna Hernandez
94 Brent Lawrence Cariaga
95 Candelaria Hechanova
96 Caridad Gomez
97 Carlito Encarnacion
98 Carmela Nunez
99 Carmencita Indina
100 Carol Reyes
101 Cathlynmea Arquillo
102 Cazandra Deah Rivera
103 Cecilia Pastrana
104 Celia Lagamon
105 Cesar Nacional
106 Cesar Jr Hojilla
107 Charize Alexa Galanza
108 Charlie Bonite
109 Charlie Castromayor
110 Charlot Amarillo
111 Chelona Bibat
112 Cherry Murillo
113 Cherry Paguntalan
114 Cheryl Emia
115 Cheryl Morales
116 Cheryl Sango
117 Cheryl Marcy Kugan
118 Cholly Alongan
119 Christel Gepulango
120 Christian Reggie Mediavilla
121 Christine Louie Piojo
122 Christopher Casumlum
123 Christopher Medina
124 Christopher Pura
125 Cidmar Andrade
126 Clara Umadhay
127 Clarita Capillo
128 Clarita Dasan
129 Corazon Toyco
130 Cresza Mae Mante
131 Cristalyn Reyes
132 Daniel Tumenez
133 Danilo Medina
134 Danny Cabico
135 Danny Hinolan
136 Daphne Louise Dantes
137 Daryl Laab
138 Dave Quibo
139 Delia Gandecila
140 Dendo John Malait
141 Denesa Marina
142 Denneruse Magbanua
143 Dennis Dimaunahan
144 Desyry Abendano
145 Deza Bolivar
146 Dhen Jie Palay
147 Dianalyn Martinez
148 Dinah Gallaza
149 Dino Blaza
150 Diolinda Espada
151 Ditche Gallego
152 Divina Maghinay
153 Domil Jay Jabonete
154 Dominico Dublado
155 Don Vincent Gallaza
156 Donavi Leopoldo
157 Donna Mae Nolasco
158 Dorena Beltran
159 Dorie Calinawan
160 Dorita Tarrazona
161 Dovelyn Pablo
162 Dwayne Isaac Ramos
163 Earl John Luzada
164 Eberardo Torrefranca
165 Eddie Loquias
166 Edelyn Pangatian
167 Ediliza Alcontin
168 Edlyn Luchavez
169 Edna Demisana
170 Eduardo Donguines
171 Eduardo Laprades
172 Eduardo Posa
173 Eduardo Torrefiel
174 Edwin Aquino
175 Edwin Garanchon
176 Edwin Garcia
177 Edwin Liton
178 Edy Alano
179 Elenita Talahawa
180 Eleonor Luchavez
181 Elionor Subere
182 Elisa Cariaga
183 Elizabeth Genobis
184 Elizabeth Larida
185 Ellen Diano
186 Elsa Cinco
187 Elsa Monzale
188 Elsie Domingo
189 Elsie Necesito
190 Elvie Cabusao
191 Elvie Emboltorio
192 Elvira Dagum
193 Emelben Guerra
194 Emeliano Segurigan
195 Emelinda Arsenio
196 Emem Panggoy
197 Emerson Octaviano
198 Emiliana Ellama
199 Emilio Padayhag
200 Endrely Calis
201 Enelyn Gamas
202 Erlinda Kong
203 Erlinda Maderable
204 Erlinda Solano
205 Ernie Macalalag
206 Estela Reyes
207 Estrella Bayonita
208 Eufemia Orbina
209 Eugene Balajera
210 Evalyn Lonzaga
211 Evangeline Kugan
212 Evelino Tabalus
213 Evelyn Botavara
214 Evelyn Ferrariz
215 Evelyn Hornales
216 Evelyn Siodina
217 Ever Ongria
218 Evy Emia
219 Fe Gerodias
220 Fe Nunez
221 Felicidad Torrefranca
222 Felicitas Tupaz
223 Felina Donguines
224 Felisidad Liberty
225 Felomino Olivo
226 Fely Quidato
227 Femelyn Servando
228 Fepany Grace Panaguiton
229 Ferdinand Luciano
230 Fernando Villegas
231 Florabella Sotea
232 Flordeliza Pamonag
233 Francisco Calizar
234 Fredalyn Silvestre
235 Fredulyn Jales
236 Fritz Mattew Aquino
237 Gabriel Cabanban
238 Gaspar Cabalar, Jr.
239 Gaudencia Jr. Murcia
240 Geerich Czeare Vein Celino
241 Gemma Barte
242 Gemma Galanza
243 Generose Suarez
244 Genevive Bulagao
245 Geraldine Gabrino
246 Geraldine Ramones
247 Gerry Serrano
248 Gideon Golveo
249 Gilbert Mabalda
250 Gina Candido
251 Gina Fabiantes
252 Gina Guadalupe
253 Ginalyn Sabroso
254 Gleane Bermejo
255 Glecerio Tajale
256 Glena Gatchon
257 Gloria Puerto
258 Gloria Villaflor
259 Gonzales Manuela
260 Grace Flores
261 Grace Grajo
262 Grecita Tano
263 Gregorio Hicale
264 Guillerma Nunez
265 Halil Buat
266 Hara Pawaki
267 Harlyn Dignadice
268 Harold Lacang
269 Haydee Javelona
270 Hazyl Vem Miranda
271 Hazzel Villegas
272 Hedeliza Rojas
273 Heide Pagaran
274 Helen Delos Santos
275 Helen Dondoyano
276 Helen Hinojales
277 Henry Ablando
278 Hermogenes Ampoon
279 Hernando Pacardo
280 Honeycel Jane Opiso
281 Honorio Lamanosa
282 Ian Grace Cortuna
283 Igen Cezar
284 Illene Damian
285 Inocencio Jr. Gumere
286 Irene Samis
287 Irine Logronio
288 Iris Cortuna
289 Irvin Batislaon
290 Isagani Contridas
291 Ismael Dollaga
292 Ivan Avancio
293 Ivy Estrao
294 Ivyn Ontanillas
295 Jackie Fano
296 Jacqueline Lagradante
297 Jaime Ablando
298 Jake Mabaquio
299 James Demalata
300 Jan Lawrence Pablico
301 Jandy Paul Muegna
302 Jane Majarucon
303 Janeight Espina
304 Janeth Porto
305 Janette Polbos
306 Janice Magisulan
307 Jaquilyn Lambayon
308 Jardiolyn Nice
309 Jaslyn Cruz
310 Jasmine Gozy
311 Jay Montehermoso
312 Jean Pilapil
313 Jeane Rose Launio
314 Jeanette Donguines
315 Jecar Palcotan
316 Jechame Bangkiling
317 Jeff Prepchuk
318 Jefferson Lizaso
319 Jeffrey Benites
320 Jeffrey Kawari
321 Jeffry Labiana
322 Jehnavie Frias
323 Jelle Rebamuntan
324 Jely Dio
325 Jenen Dacillo
326 Jenie Babe Kugan
327 Jenna Villegas
328 Jennifer Adventajado
329 Jeric Demegillo
330 Jerly Mae Inigo
331 Jermelyn Layson
332 Jerome Gepulango
333 Jerry Cataquis
334 Jerry Celino
335 Jerry Ponpon
336 Jesica Pajaro
337 Jessa Padernilla
338 Jessebel Garcia
339 Jessica Sandipa
340 Jessica Tedesco
341 Jesus Marlo Glumalid
342 Jhon Bert Gandecila
343 Jhon Micheal Mato
344 Jicen Palma
345 Jigo Sinipete
346 Jimmy Belgira
347 Jimmy Layog
348 Jimmy Lemera
349 Jinalyn Buagas
350 Jinjin Godwino
351 Jo Carlo Faisal Aquino
352 Joan Caballero
353 Jobelle Jacaba
354 Jocil Opiso
355 Jocyl Jean Junia
356 Joebert Monejague
357 Joel Soriano
358 Joey Bonda
359 Joey Zaulda
360 John Anthony Philip Gacus
361 John Lloyd Algabre
362 John Philip Gacus
363 John Rhabbie Ramos
364 John Venz Caldea
365 Jomar Gamotea
366 Jona Mae Bosico
367 Jonalyn Bulosan
368 Jonalyn Dulay
369 Jonas Baba
370 Jonas Redillas
371 Jonathan Tubiera
372 Jonathan Tupas
373 Jonnel Daut
374 Jose Balansag
375 Jose Belgira
376 Jose Bermeo
377 Jose Fanuga
378 Jose Leyva
379 Jose Rey Biñas
380 Josefina Cabanban
381 Joselito Bacay
382 Joselito Panaligan
383 Joseph Noble
384 Joseph Sucaldito
385 Josephine Ines
386 Josephine Junia
387 Joshua Failaman
388 Josie Pancho
389 Jovane Daguat
390 Jovelina Vicky Jane Panaligan
391 Jovelyn Rivas
392 Jovernie Fermalino
393 Jovit Casabuena
394 Jovy Caspe
395 Joyven Moncayo
396 Juanito Panaguiton
397 Judith Lantaco
398 Judy Borro
399 Judylette Ortillano
400 Juliana Caspe
401 Julianito, Jr Lacuesta
402 Juliet Dionela
403 Julius Dogoldogol
404 Julius Togade
405 Jumar Templa
406 June Sanz
407 June Rey Fabiantes
408 Junel Ladaran
409 Junlex Cantalejo
410 Jur Rice Launio
411 Justin Lenard Salvador
412 Justine Senal
413 Juvaina Magon
414 Kareen Baquial
415 Karl Jumilla
416 Keah Pablico
417 Kent Earl Dela Piedra
418 Khenchell Dequilla
419 Khervin Manalo
420 Kian Lynn Cadagat
421 Kristine Shaine Montemayor
422 Kyle Imesh Fermalino
423 Lady Lou Estialbo
424 Lady Shalom Ramos
425 Lany Rodriguez
426 Lany Zambrona
427 Larry Gabutin
428 Larry Quinto
429 Lea Porras
430 Leah Gomez
431 Ledian Castro
432 Lene Joniega
433 Lenie Manglicmot
434 Leny Agramon
435 Leo Bulagao
436 Leo Cabrillos
437 Leo Delos Santos
438 Leocy Palisa
439 Leonardo Iii Salvador
440 Leonila Landerio
441 Leonila Pasaylo
442 Letecia Ortillano
443 Levi Tupas Jr
444 Lilia Daverao
445 Lilibeth Suarez
446 Lilibeth Ynot
447 Lily Batoampo
448 Lita Arquillo
449 Lita Casumlum
450 Lito Pajaro
451 Liza Binas
452 Liza Lacang
453 Liza Laspiñas
454 Liza Palmes
455 Lizette Ricaforte
456 Lloyd Sucaldito
457 Loida Gono
458 Loiejey Domingo
459 Lolita Diama
460 Lolita Taborada
461 Lorelli Salvana
462 Lorraine Catajay
463 Louigi Barcelona
464 Lourdes Pacardo
465 Lourdes Tanaleon
466 Lovely Joyce Dasan
467 Lovelyn Galve
468 Lucia Asperga
469 Lucita Gasis
470 Ludilyn Matulac
471 Lutchine Suan
472 Luz Panaguiton
473 Luzviminda Pawaki
474 Luzvisaminda Amper
475 Ma. Jesamie Magalona
476 Ma.Elena Jimenez
477 Mailyn Magbanua
478 Manilyn Unda
479 Manny Fernandez
480 Manolito Ilagan
481 Manuel Maliksi
482 Marck Erik Sarmiento
483 Marelene Mendoza
484 Margie Bayogos
485 Maria Liza Capacillo
486 Marian Masalon
487 Maribel Primne
488 Maribeth Velarde
489 Maricar Parada
490 Maricel Mansueto
491 Maricel Masalon
492 Maricel Ortega
493 Maricel Requillas
494 Maricel Tirado
495 Maricris Deloy
496 Mariecor Porre
497 Marife Prologo
498 Marilou Marcelino
499 Marilyn Guevarra
500 Marimar Relampagos
501 Marina Tirado
502 Marino Deocampo
503 Mario Mamites
504 Mario Jr Bismanos
505 Marites Del Rosario
506 Mark Longos
507 Mark Jero Demegillo
508 Marlin Gazo
509 Marlon Capillo
510 Marlon Mortalia
511 Marlon Tupaz
512 Marlou Alabdo
513 Marnie Dominguez
514 Martin Camiling
515 Marvin Alpanta
516 Marvin Azul
517 Marvin Perez
518 Marvin Vidal
519 Mary Ann Antonio
520 Mary Cris Nalangan
521 Mary Grace Delfin
522 Mary Grace Garcia
523 Mary Grace Taliga
524 Mary Joy Relampagos
525 Mary Lynn Taculod
526 Mauro Ordonez
527 Mayflor Dulnoan
528 Meda Hope Kugan
529 Medelyn Ramos
530 Mediatrix Belgira
531 Melanie Legaste
532 Melchor Anadon
533 Melinde Paragoso
534 Melvie Mangigo
535 Mely Buday
536 Mercy Becena
537 Mercy Oberio
538 Mercy Padonia
539 Meriam Aveso
540 Meriam Placido
541 Merlinda Gerodias
542 Merlinda Odrunia
543 Merlinda Tirado
544 Merlyn Jambaro
545 Merlyn Panisa
546 Merudeta Constantinopla
547 Mervin Balasa
548 Meryl Kate Balasa
549 Mic Mars Balasa
550 Michael Blando
551 Michael Gepulango
552 Michael Rosuello
553 Michael Viray
554 Michael John Cariaga
555 Michelle Betua
556 Mila Depita
557 Milcah Aquino
558 Milrose De Vera
559 Mirafe Beting
560 Mitzy Larano
561 Mizl Nanton
562 Moguiahid Midtumeg
563 Molina Perez
564 Moreno Barcelona
565 Mosiba Guiapal
566 Mycel Patigayon
567 Myla Fermalino
568 Myra Garcesa
569 Myrna Panda
570 Nancy Makilala
571 Nancy Tesio
572 Nathaniel Inventado
573 Nathaniel Semillano
574 Nathaniel Yelasco
575 Nazario Jr. Hembra
576 Necasio Bayona
577 Nelba Martinez
578 Nelia Ignalig
579 Nelma Octaviano
580 Nelson Claveria
581 Nemesio Juanillo
582 Nenita Abacajan
583 Nenita Dublado
584 Nenita Magluyan
585 Neoly Dasal
586 Nestor Dordas
587 Nick Sustiguer
588 Nicky Charles Cinco
589 Nicolas Gelogo
590 Nicolas Gorgonio Rosete
591 Nida Paraiso
592 Niel Magno
593 Nieva Delfin
594 Nikkei Duno
595 Nil Carlo Indina
596 Nilda Genonsalao
597 Nilda Hembra
598 Ninfa Porras
599 Noe Valerio
600 Noel Abella
601 Noel Bacunlay
602 Noel Cua
603 Noli Senal
604 Noraisa Samad
605 Noralene Alon
606 Noramie Dagum
607 Norberto Emboltorio
608 Norhamen Basilon
609 Norhani Moner
610 Norhaya Nakan
611 Noria Pendatun
612 Noria Tindig
613 Norman Conde
614 Noron Diamalo
615 Numeriano Mendoza
616 Nympha Ricarte
617 Oliver Maxian
618 Omar Sta Maria
619 Oscar Bautista
620 Pascual Aspiro
621 Patricio Adorable
622 Patricio Macarayan
623 Paul Jordan Pamplona
624 Paulo Dela Victoria
625 Peble Begoy
626 Pedenciano Pabale
627 Pepito Jr. Casumlum
628 Precious Gitf Ynot
629 Prescilla Ferrando
630 Princess Angel Luciano
631 Proto Soloren
632 Quennie Rabe
633 Racquel Sumabong
634 Rafael Carado
635 Ralph Langrio
636 Ralph Panaguiton
637 Ralph Ruel Borro
638 Ramar Bustamante
639 Ramelo Limson
640 Ramil Montaño
641 Ramon Declarador
642 Ranel Briones
643 Raph John Longno
644 Raquita Torres
645 Rasalie Gallardo
646 Raul Sinoy
647 Ray Mart Martinez
648 Raya Mae Chavez
649 Raymart Lozada
650 Raymond Tirado
651 Razel Laud
652 Red Kryze Visitacion
653 Regie Pancho
654 Regina Basanes
655 Regina Pagayon
656 Reginald Maulinggan
657 Reino Batiancila
658 Remy Diaz
659 Renante Ramos
660 Rengie Tumarong
661 Renie Adlawan
662 Resh Garcia
663 Rex Ariel Diongon
664 Rey Cinco
665 Rey Valencia
666 Rey Mart Cachuela
667 Rey Ven Chavez
668 Reyland Gregori
669 Reyman Tirado
670 Reynaldo Advincula
671 Reynaldo Honrado
672 Reynold Batiao
673 Reyzel Lacang
674 Reza Camacho
675 Rhea Chavez
676 Rhea Kris Taborada
677 Rhonajean Visitacion
678 Ricardo Jr. Gasis
679 Richard Batoy
680 Richard Ruda
681 Richard Salatan
682 Richard Villaflor
683 Ricky Barol
684 Rico John Gregorio
685 Rimi Gepulango
686 Rita Gepulango
687 Ritchelle Laspiñas
688 Rizeal Larden
689 Roan Almuete
690 Robelita Villaver
691 Robert Taraya
692 Roberto Loyola
693 Rochelle Mae Dominguez
694 Rodante Dela Rosa
695 Rodel Murao
696 Roderick Teves
697 Rodger Sitcharon
698 Rodolfo Amparado
699 Rodolfo Bolivar
700 Rodolfo Reingen
701 Rogelio Benjamin
702 Rogelio Ganuhay
703 Rogelio Parreno
704 Rogemar Langrio
705 Roger Langrio
706 Roger Mortera
707 Roland John Miles
708 Rolando Baroma
709 Rolando Gonzales
710 Rolando Ramos
711 Roldan Gomez
712 Rollan Rey Nunez
713 Romalyn Magalona
714 Romelyn Gerodias
715 Romelyn Tano
716 Romeo Cabailo
717 Romeo Dela Cruz
718 Romeo Gillano
719 Romeo Gonzales
720 Romeo Velarde
721 Romeo Villasis
722 Rommel Sofia
723 Rona Pablico
724 Ronald Gravanza
725 Ronald Matangkas
726 Roneo Naquera
727 Ronly Delos Santos
728 Ronna Mae Odango
729 Ronnie Doledo
730 Ronnie Raguindin
731 Rosalie Russiana
732 Rosalie Tugahan
733 Rosalinda Basalan
734 Rosalinda Maluto
735 Rosalinda Tura
736 Rose Pelrola
737 Rose Mae Enrile
738 Roselyn Pedroso
739 Rosemin Gasis
740 Rosemin Subido
741 Rosenda Dinoy
742 Rosette Dominguez
743 Rosie Alalle
744 Rosita Pahayahay
745 Rovelyn Fernandez
746 Rovie Fernandez
747 Rowel Laguna
748 Rowel Suitado
749 Rowena Conanan
750 Rowena Melod
751 Rowena Mondares
752 Roy Begornia
753 Roy Cinco
754 Ruben Chavez
755 Ruben Muesco
756 Ruben Teneza
757 Rubiya Pusdan
758 Ruby Del Rosario
759 Rubyliza Gabor
760 Ruel Tura
761 Rufina Barcelona
762 Rufino Pagayon
763 Rufino Piscos
764 Rupie Valeña
765 Rustico Jr Manalo
766 Ryan Sumahit
767 Ryan Christopher Paz
768 Rynier Villaflor
769 Salvador Amal Lumanggal
770 Santiago Nunez
771 Sarah Lucas
772 Sarmae Patente
773 Sarse Jr. Atam
774 Saturnina Kawari
775 Segundo Maturan
776 Selvino Maximo
777 Severino Climacosa
778 Sharon Barbin
779 Sharon Guardiano
780 Sherjun Gersalia
781 Sherlyn Mercado
782 Sherwin Ampon
783 Sheryl Dumaquita
784 Sheryl Habulan
785 Sheryll Garcia
786 Sheyenne Asperga
787 Sheyril Pilapil
788 Shiela Tampus
789 Shiela Mae Lugan
790 Shielo Bert Mansueto
791 Shiena Mae Monejague
792 Shirley Caspe
793 Shirley Lacuesta
794 Sinesa Garcia
795 Sittie Robaina Sabodin
796 Stella Demata
797 Steve Sadaba
798 Susan Suarez
799 Susana Dollaga
800 Sweden Bolero
801 Teresita Gallaza
802 Tessie Luig
803 Thelma Adorable
804 Tiresa Castillo
805 Valentino Sabio
806 Vergilito Jr Estrera
807 Vicente Daanoy
808 Vicente Daquila
809 Victor Dipon
810 Victor Gabelo
811 Victoria Eliseo
812 Vidal Cabante
813 Vilma Celino
814 Vilma Fresnillo
815 Vilma Timones
816 Virgie Domingo
817 Virginia Martinez
818 Virjel Murao
819 Wendell Rey Failaman
820 Wendy Pineda
821 Wenecita Chavez
822 Wilfredo Bunda
823 Wilfredo Penuela
824 Wilma Dianesco
825 Xerxes Jill Celino
826 Yahya Sasuba
827 Yume Keziah Dinoy
828 Zaldy Reyes
829 Zenda Crespo
830 Zeus Ceballos
831 Zoraida Fermin
Source: SuperFerry.com.ph / SuperFerry 9 Update
Monday, September 28, 2009
Newsbreak: DOTC warns Aboitiz vs selling SuperFerry tickets
09/09/2009 11:19 AM
With a suspension order in effect on its fleet following Sunday’s SuperFerry 9 tragedy, Aboitiz Transport Systems was warned Wednesday against continuing to sell tickets.Transportation Undersecretary Thompson Lantion said the suspension on selling tickets is part of the show-cause order served by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on ATS."Nasa show cause order, kasama sa pagsuspindi. So sa management, dapat gawin nilang hakbangin wala nang pamimigay o pamamahagi ng ticket (It is included in the show cause order. So it is up to management to stop selling tickets for its SuperFerry fleet)," Lantion said in an interview on dzBB radio.Lantion said it is up to ATS management to refund the tickets already bought for trips that may be affected by the suspension.On Tuesday, Marina served a show cause order suspending ATS’ operations following the tilting and subsequent sinking of SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday.At least 10 people had died in the incident, according to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)’s report as of 1 a.m. Wednesday.
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Lantion said there is no timetable for the suspension, which he said will be in effect while the investigation into Sunday’s incident is ongoing."Magkakaroon ng pagdinig yan, simula sa Sept. 15. Patuloy yan hanggang matapos ang requirements na kailangan gampanan upang muli silang bigyan ng pahintulot [na mag-operate]. Pansamantala until further notice ang show cause order," he said. (There will be a hearing that will start Sept. 15. That will continue until ATS complies with the requirements that will come out after the investigation. The show cause order will be in effect until further notice.) Lantion said that during the suspension, ATS’ ships may have to undergo dry dock, maintenance, and inspection.Motion for reconsiderationLantion, however, said ATS has filed a motion for reconsideration after it received the notice of suspension.ATS pointed its SuperFerry 1 was still bringing 63 survivors from Iloilo to Manila, while SuperFerry 12 is coming from Cebu and SuperFerry 19 is coming from Davao.But Lantion said that once these three vessels reach their home port, they will not be allowed to travel.He added they will not be allowed to carry paying passengers while en route to their home ports.Meanwhile, the Public Attorney’s Office said it is ready to help the survivors and the kin of fatalities in the tragedy.Radio dzBB’s Carlo Mateo reported that PAO head Persida Acosta advised victims and their kin to lodge complaints against ATS before the PAO office in Quezon City.Acosta said their lawyers are ready to assist the victims in getting compensation from ATS. - GMANews.TV
With a suspension order in effect on its fleet following Sunday’s SuperFerry 9 tragedy, Aboitiz Transport Systems was warned Wednesday against continuing to sell tickets.Transportation Undersecretary Thompson Lantion said the suspension on selling tickets is part of the show-cause order served by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on ATS."Nasa show cause order, kasama sa pagsuspindi. So sa management, dapat gawin nilang hakbangin wala nang pamimigay o pamamahagi ng ticket (It is included in the show cause order. So it is up to management to stop selling tickets for its SuperFerry fleet)," Lantion said in an interview on dzBB radio.Lantion said it is up to ATS management to refund the tickets already bought for trips that may be affected by the suspension.On Tuesday, Marina served a show cause order suspending ATS’ operations following the tilting and subsequent sinking of SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday.At least 10 people had died in the incident, according to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)’s report as of 1 a.m. Wednesday.
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Lantion said there is no timetable for the suspension, which he said will be in effect while the investigation into Sunday’s incident is ongoing."Magkakaroon ng pagdinig yan, simula sa Sept. 15. Patuloy yan hanggang matapos ang requirements na kailangan gampanan upang muli silang bigyan ng pahintulot [na mag-operate]. Pansamantala until further notice ang show cause order," he said. (There will be a hearing that will start Sept. 15. That will continue until ATS complies with the requirements that will come out after the investigation. The show cause order will be in effect until further notice.) Lantion said that during the suspension, ATS’ ships may have to undergo dry dock, maintenance, and inspection.Motion for reconsiderationLantion, however, said ATS has filed a motion for reconsideration after it received the notice of suspension.ATS pointed its SuperFerry 1 was still bringing 63 survivors from Iloilo to Manila, while SuperFerry 12 is coming from Cebu and SuperFerry 19 is coming from Davao.But Lantion said that once these three vessels reach their home port, they will not be allowed to travel.He added they will not be allowed to carry paying passengers while en route to their home ports.Meanwhile, the Public Attorney’s Office said it is ready to help the survivors and the kin of fatalities in the tragedy.Radio dzBB’s Carlo Mateo reported that PAO head Persida Acosta advised victims and their kin to lodge complaints against ATS before the PAO office in Quezon City.Acosta said their lawyers are ready to assist the victims in getting compensation from ATS. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: Arroyo: Marina lead agency in probing SuperFerry tragedy
09/08/2009 03:49 PM
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to lead the investigation of the SuperFerry 9 tragedy that killed nine people Sunday.President Arroyo made the statement in a radio interview Tuesday. "Marina ang talagang ahensya. Mahirap ang maraming ahensya (only Marina should be involved in the investigation). Too many cooks spoil the broth." Mrs. Arroyo, however, said Marina is free to tap other government agencies in its investigation.The Philippine Coast Guard is set to investigate later this week the sinking of SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday morning. More than 900 passengers and crew members were rescued from the tragedy.Marina on Monday grounded the entire fleet of Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), owner of the ill-fated ship.SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was heading to Iloilo province from General Santos City when it listed for several hours before sinking around 9 a.m. SundayMrs. Arroyo meanwhile lauded other government agencies for their coordinated and efficient rescue of most of the passengers.She said that while she was saddened over the nine fatalities, she noted that this was only one percent of the 900-plus passengers and crew aboard the ship.“Ang importante inaatasan natin ang Marina na alamin kung ano ang sanhi ng aksidenteng ito (What is important is that the Marina should now get to the bottom of the case)," she said. - GMANews.TV
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to lead the investigation of the SuperFerry 9 tragedy that killed nine people Sunday.President Arroyo made the statement in a radio interview Tuesday. "Marina ang talagang ahensya. Mahirap ang maraming ahensya (only Marina should be involved in the investigation). Too many cooks spoil the broth." Mrs. Arroyo, however, said Marina is free to tap other government agencies in its investigation.The Philippine Coast Guard is set to investigate later this week the sinking of SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday morning. More than 900 passengers and crew members were rescued from the tragedy.Marina on Monday grounded the entire fleet of Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), owner of the ill-fated ship.SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was heading to Iloilo province from General Santos City when it listed for several hours before sinking around 9 a.m. SundayMrs. Arroyo meanwhile lauded other government agencies for their coordinated and efficient rescue of most of the passengers.She said that while she was saddened over the nine fatalities, she noted that this was only one percent of the 900-plus passengers and crew aboard the ship.“Ang importante inaatasan natin ang Marina na alamin kung ano ang sanhi ng aksidenteng ito (What is important is that the Marina should now get to the bottom of the case)," she said. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: Survivors of SuperFerry tragedy head home
09/07/2009 02:06 PM
Survivors from SuperFerry 9, which sank Sunday morning off Zamboanga Peninsula, started heading for Iloilo, Bacolod and Manila on Monday aboard SuperFerry 1 and 5, according to the ship's owner Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) Corp.In a 12:15 a.m. advisory posted on the SuperFerry website, ATS said 175 passengers departed on the ATS-owned SuperFerry 1 bound for Iloilo and Manila, while 179 are on SuperFerry 5 en route to Bacolod. The rest of the rescued passengers and crew are in Zamboanga City. Out of the 964 on board the ship as per the manifest, 944 passengers and crew have been accounted for, according to a partial list posted on the website. The company did not say how many people from the sunken vessel are still missing as of Monday.
Barefooted survivors of Superferry 9, which capsized Sunday morning near Baturampon Point off Sirawai in Zamboanga del Norte, disembark from M/V Ocean Integrity. The rescue vessel ferried them to Zamboanga City Sunday afternoon.Bong Garcia Jr.
There were conflicting reports on the actual number of people on board the vessel. In its 5 a.m. update, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that 966 of the 968 people on board the sunken SuperFerry 9 have been accounted for and two people were still missing. The Coast Guard report identified three of the nine fatalities as two-year-old James Patrick Calero, 23-year old Carina Ampere, and 45-year old Fernando Estrada. Three male and three female victims remain unidentified.SuperFerry 9 left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. last Saturday on its way to Iloilo City, according to official reports. The passenger ship tilted for hours before it finally sank in Siocon Bay off the Zamboanga peninsula around mid-morning on Sunday. [See story: SuperFerry sinks off Zamboanga] Working together The SuperFerry management has joined forces with government agencies in the rescue and retrieval efforts. Aside from the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, at least three other government agencies helped in the rescue operations, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said. The Department of Social Welfare and Development is assisting the local government in Siocon in providing technical resources and food packs to the survivors. The Department of Health has mobilized medical teams to attend to the survivors while the Philippine National Red Cross is providing first aid and psychosocial assistance. The Red Cross is also transporting survivors in need of immediate care to nearby hospitals. SuperFerry management has been providing food, clothes and blankets to the survivors. Marine board to probe accidentIn a report on QTV’s Balitanghali, Cesar Apolinario said that although the Coast Guard is still uncertain of the cause of the tragedy, cargo overloading has been overruled.He added that after the search and rescue operations are over, the Board of Marine Inquiry will investigate the accident, looking into engine failure and bad weather as the primary causes for the incident. The Coast Guard said the vessel was carrying 2900,000 liters of oil products when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo also said that Jose Yap, captain of the SuperFerry 9, will be questioned once the rescue operations are over.
Western Mindanao Department of Health personnel carry one of the SuperFerry 9 survivors from M/V Ocean Integrity upon arrival at the Zamboanga Port on Sunday. Bong Garcia Jr.
No stranger to dangerThe fate of SuperFerry 9 is not entirely a surprise, since it had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Just this May, this same ship was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island on the way from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao, and had to be hauled to shore by another ship. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)In April 2006, the vessel was stranded near Masbate, with a cracked engine cylinder head blamed for the engine trouble. After repairs, the replacement cylinder suffered a leak on the same day while crossing Romblon waters. (See: SuperFerry 9 passengers finally arrive at South Harbor)The series of incidents led the Maritime Industry Authority to revoke the SuperFerry 9’s safety certificate in 2007, ordering the company to keep the ship docked to perform appropriate repairs. (See: SuperFerry 9 operations halted over safety issues)Other Aboitiz-owned ships faced troubles in recent years. In early 2007, the Palawan-bound ship Our Lady of Medjugorje suffered a stalled engine and drifted off to the South China Sea before rescue ships could pull it to harbor. In March 2006, SuperFerry 12 caught fire off Bantayan Island in Cebu. Three people were later arrested for arson. – Melissa de los Santos, GMANews.TV
Survivors from SuperFerry 9, which sank Sunday morning off Zamboanga Peninsula, started heading for Iloilo, Bacolod and Manila on Monday aboard SuperFerry 1 and 5, according to the ship's owner Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) Corp.In a 12:15 a.m. advisory posted on the SuperFerry website, ATS said 175 passengers departed on the ATS-owned SuperFerry 1 bound for Iloilo and Manila, while 179 are on SuperFerry 5 en route to Bacolod. The rest of the rescued passengers and crew are in Zamboanga City. Out of the 964 on board the ship as per the manifest, 944 passengers and crew have been accounted for, according to a partial list posted on the website. The company did not say how many people from the sunken vessel are still missing as of Monday.
Barefooted survivors of Superferry 9, which capsized Sunday morning near Baturampon Point off Sirawai in Zamboanga del Norte, disembark from M/V Ocean Integrity. The rescue vessel ferried them to Zamboanga City Sunday afternoon.Bong Garcia Jr.
There were conflicting reports on the actual number of people on board the vessel. In its 5 a.m. update, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that 966 of the 968 people on board the sunken SuperFerry 9 have been accounted for and two people were still missing. The Coast Guard report identified three of the nine fatalities as two-year-old James Patrick Calero, 23-year old Carina Ampere, and 45-year old Fernando Estrada. Three male and three female victims remain unidentified.SuperFerry 9 left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. last Saturday on its way to Iloilo City, according to official reports. The passenger ship tilted for hours before it finally sank in Siocon Bay off the Zamboanga peninsula around mid-morning on Sunday. [See story: SuperFerry sinks off Zamboanga] Working together The SuperFerry management has joined forces with government agencies in the rescue and retrieval efforts. Aside from the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, at least three other government agencies helped in the rescue operations, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said. The Department of Social Welfare and Development is assisting the local government in Siocon in providing technical resources and food packs to the survivors. The Department of Health has mobilized medical teams to attend to the survivors while the Philippine National Red Cross is providing first aid and psychosocial assistance. The Red Cross is also transporting survivors in need of immediate care to nearby hospitals. SuperFerry management has been providing food, clothes and blankets to the survivors. Marine board to probe accidentIn a report on QTV’s Balitanghali, Cesar Apolinario said that although the Coast Guard is still uncertain of the cause of the tragedy, cargo overloading has been overruled.He added that after the search and rescue operations are over, the Board of Marine Inquiry will investigate the accident, looking into engine failure and bad weather as the primary causes for the incident. The Coast Guard said the vessel was carrying 2900,000 liters of oil products when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo also said that Jose Yap, captain of the SuperFerry 9, will be questioned once the rescue operations are over.
Western Mindanao Department of Health personnel carry one of the SuperFerry 9 survivors from M/V Ocean Integrity upon arrival at the Zamboanga Port on Sunday. Bong Garcia Jr.
No stranger to dangerThe fate of SuperFerry 9 is not entirely a surprise, since it had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Just this May, this same ship was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island on the way from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao, and had to be hauled to shore by another ship. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)In April 2006, the vessel was stranded near Masbate, with a cracked engine cylinder head blamed for the engine trouble. After repairs, the replacement cylinder suffered a leak on the same day while crossing Romblon waters. (See: SuperFerry 9 passengers finally arrive at South Harbor)The series of incidents led the Maritime Industry Authority to revoke the SuperFerry 9’s safety certificate in 2007, ordering the company to keep the ship docked to perform appropriate repairs. (See: SuperFerry 9 operations halted over safety issues)Other Aboitiz-owned ships faced troubles in recent years. In early 2007, the Palawan-bound ship Our Lady of Medjugorje suffered a stalled engine and drifted off to the South China Sea before rescue ships could pull it to harbor. In March 2006, SuperFerry 12 caught fire off Bantayan Island in Cebu. Three people were later arrested for arson. – Melissa de los Santos, GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: Aboitiz ships grounded over SuperFerry 9 tragedy
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09/07/2009 11:29 PM
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the operations of Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), owner of the SuperFerry 9 vessel that sank off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday, killing nine people.A report aired over GMA News' “24 Oras" said Marina issued a show-cause order against the shipping firm upon instruction from the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC).DOTC Undersecretary Thompson Lantion said the ATSC would be required to explain why its permit should not be revoked or canceled.The report said Marina would also audit and inspect the firm's ships to ensure their seaworthiness. "When we conduct this inspection, automatically they cannot do their usual travel," Lantion said.FatalitiesAs of Monday night, four of the nine fatalities have been identified as James Patrick Gallego, 2; Ferdinand Apolonio; Carina Ampere, 23; and Fernando Estrada.SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was heading to Iloilo province from General Santos City when it listed for several hours before sinking around 9 a.m. Sunday. More than 900 passengers and crew members were rescued from the tragedy.This page requires a higher version browserPhilippine Coast Guard chief Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said generator problems could have caused the problem.Earlier in the day, President Gloria Mapacagal Arroyo ordered the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) to immediately look into the incident."Somebody must definitely be punished on kung sino man yung magiging held liable dito sa nangyaring mishap na ito and we have to ensure that next time this will not happen again," said deputy presidential spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo in a press briefing in Malacañang.The Coast Guard will start its own investigation on the accident on Friday, according to a report on dzRH radio.Another survivorOne of two missing passengers of the ill-fated ship was rescued today, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said in a report issued 5 p.m. today.The survivor, Jechuane Bangkiling, 20, incurred serious injuries and was transferred from a Navy boat to the MV Champion for medical attention.With the rescue, 967 of 968 passengers and crew members reported aboard SuperFerry 9 have been accounted for.The NDCC said SuperFerry 1, a sister vessel of SuperFerry 9 that took part in the search and rescue operations, left Zamboanga City Sunday night with 112 survivors bound for Iloilo, and 44 others bound for Manila.Another sister vessel, SuperFerry 5, continued its journey to Bacolod City with 171 survivors.The remaining survivors stayed in lodging houses in Zamboanga City to wait for SuperFerry 19 that would bring them to Davao City. - GMANews.TV
09/07/2009 11:29 PM
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the operations of Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), owner of the SuperFerry 9 vessel that sank off the coast of Zamboanga Peninsula last Sunday, killing nine people.A report aired over GMA News' “24 Oras" said Marina issued a show-cause order against the shipping firm upon instruction from the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC).DOTC Undersecretary Thompson Lantion said the ATSC would be required to explain why its permit should not be revoked or canceled.The report said Marina would also audit and inspect the firm's ships to ensure their seaworthiness. "When we conduct this inspection, automatically they cannot do their usual travel," Lantion said.FatalitiesAs of Monday night, four of the nine fatalities have been identified as James Patrick Gallego, 2; Ferdinand Apolonio; Carina Ampere, 23; and Fernando Estrada.SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was heading to Iloilo province from General Santos City when it listed for several hours before sinking around 9 a.m. Sunday. More than 900 passengers and crew members were rescued from the tragedy.This page requires a higher version browserPhilippine Coast Guard chief Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said generator problems could have caused the problem.Earlier in the day, President Gloria Mapacagal Arroyo ordered the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) to immediately look into the incident."Somebody must definitely be punished on kung sino man yung magiging held liable dito sa nangyaring mishap na ito and we have to ensure that next time this will not happen again," said deputy presidential spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo in a press briefing in Malacañang.The Coast Guard will start its own investigation on the accident on Friday, according to a report on dzRH radio.Another survivorOne of two missing passengers of the ill-fated ship was rescued today, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said in a report issued 5 p.m. today.The survivor, Jechuane Bangkiling, 20, incurred serious injuries and was transferred from a Navy boat to the MV Champion for medical attention.With the rescue, 967 of 968 passengers and crew members reported aboard SuperFerry 9 have been accounted for.The NDCC said SuperFerry 1, a sister vessel of SuperFerry 9 that took part in the search and rescue operations, left Zamboanga City Sunday night with 112 survivors bound for Iloilo, and 44 others bound for Manila.Another sister vessel, SuperFerry 5, continued its journey to Bacolod City with 171 survivors.The remaining survivors stayed in lodging houses in Zamboanga City to wait for SuperFerry 19 that would bring them to Davao City. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: (Update) 2 still missing from SuperFerry tragedy; probe set
09/07/2009 08:37 AM
With only two still missing from Sunday's SuperFerry 9 tragedy off Zamboanga, the Philippine Coast Guard will soon shift its efforts from search-and-rescue to investigation of the accident.Philippine Coast Guard’s 5 a.m. update shows that the death toll remained at nine, while 966 passengers and crew have been rescued."Of the 968 reported number of persons on board MV SuperFerry at the time of the incident, and with a total of 966 rescued/recovered survivors and fatalities, only two persons remain unaccounted to date," it said.The Coast Guard said that of the nine fatalities, three were initially identified as James Calero, 2; Carina Ampere, 23; and Fernando Estrada, 45.At least three males and three females remained unidentified.On the other hand, the Coast Guard has listed the names of the survivors and casualties. The list can be downloaded from its Web site. Meanwhile, Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said they would start soon the investigation into the incident.He said the Board of Marine Inquiry would look into the cause of the sinking of SuperFerry 9."Titingnan natin kung sakaling nagkaroon ng pagpatid ng tali o masyadong mabigat ang cargo. Lahat yan titingnan ng Board of Marine Inquiry (We will look into the possible causes, including too much cargo or the cargo getting untied and disrupting the ship's balance. The Board of Marine Inquiry will look into all those angles)," he said in an interview on dzBB radio. - GMANews.TV
With only two still missing from Sunday's SuperFerry 9 tragedy off Zamboanga, the Philippine Coast Guard will soon shift its efforts from search-and-rescue to investigation of the accident.Philippine Coast Guard’s 5 a.m. update shows that the death toll remained at nine, while 966 passengers and crew have been rescued."Of the 968 reported number of persons on board MV SuperFerry at the time of the incident, and with a total of 966 rescued/recovered survivors and fatalities, only two persons remain unaccounted to date," it said.The Coast Guard said that of the nine fatalities, three were initially identified as James Calero, 2; Carina Ampere, 23; and Fernando Estrada, 45.At least three males and three females remained unidentified.On the other hand, the Coast Guard has listed the names of the survivors and casualties. The list can be downloaded from its Web site. Meanwhile, Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said they would start soon the investigation into the incident.He said the Board of Marine Inquiry would look into the cause of the sinking of SuperFerry 9."Titingnan natin kung sakaling nagkaroon ng pagpatid ng tali o masyadong mabigat ang cargo. Lahat yan titingnan ng Board of Marine Inquiry (We will look into the possible causes, including too much cargo or the cargo getting untied and disrupting the ship's balance. The Board of Marine Inquiry will look into all those angles)," he said in an interview on dzBB radio. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: SuperFerry 9: No Stranger to danger
09/06/2009 05:41 PM
The fate of SuperFerry 9, owned by Aboitiz Transport System, is not entirely a surprise. The vessel, which sank off Zamboanga Sunday morning had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Last May, SuperFerry 9 was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island while on its journey from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. It needed another ship to haul the ill-fated SuperFerry 9 to shore. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)A year earlier, the vessel was stranded near Masbate in April, pointing to a cracked engine cylinder head as the cause of the engine trouble. After it was repaired, the replacement cylinder suffered a leak on the same day while crossing Romblon waters. (See: SuperFerry 9 passengers finally arrive at South Harbor)The series of incidents provoked the Maritime Industry Authority to revoke the SuperFerry 9’s safety certificate in 2007, ordering the company to keep the ship docked to perform appropriate repairs. (See: SuperFerry 9 operations halted over safety issues)SuperFerry 9 is not the only Aboitiz-owned ship that faced troubles in recent years. In early 2007, the Palawan-bound ship Our Lady of Medjugorje was stalled as its lube oil pump broke down, disabling its engine. The vessel was drifting off to the South China Sea before rescue ships could pull the ship to harbor, ending the 60-hour ordeal of those aboard. Another Aboitiz vessel, SuperFerry 12, caught fire in March 2006 off Bantayan Island in Cebu. Three people, under the suspicion of arson, were arrested after the incident. – MELISSA DE LOS SANTOS, GMANews.TV
The fate of SuperFerry 9, owned by Aboitiz Transport System, is not entirely a surprise. The vessel, which sank off Zamboanga Sunday morning had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Last May, SuperFerry 9 was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island while on its journey from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. It needed another ship to haul the ill-fated SuperFerry 9 to shore. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)A year earlier, the vessel was stranded near Masbate in April, pointing to a cracked engine cylinder head as the cause of the engine trouble. After it was repaired, the replacement cylinder suffered a leak on the same day while crossing Romblon waters. (See: SuperFerry 9 passengers finally arrive at South Harbor)The series of incidents provoked the Maritime Industry Authority to revoke the SuperFerry 9’s safety certificate in 2007, ordering the company to keep the ship docked to perform appropriate repairs. (See: SuperFerry 9 operations halted over safety issues)SuperFerry 9 is not the only Aboitiz-owned ship that faced troubles in recent years. In early 2007, the Palawan-bound ship Our Lady of Medjugorje was stalled as its lube oil pump broke down, disabling its engine. The vessel was drifting off to the South China Sea before rescue ships could pull the ship to harbor, ending the 60-hour ordeal of those aboard. Another Aboitiz vessel, SuperFerry 12, caught fire in March 2006 off Bantayan Island in Cebu. Three people, under the suspicion of arson, were arrested after the incident. – MELISSA DE LOS SANTOS, GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: SuperFerry 9 death toll now 5; 63 still missing
09/06/2009 05:08 PM
The death toll from the sinking of the SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula rose to five while 63 other people remained missing as of Sunday afternoon, the Coast Guard said.In a report dated 3 p.m., the Coast Guard said the two latest fatalities were retrieved by fishing vessel (FB) Charito that was joining search operation.“So ang casualties sa atin, lima. Pinaghahanap natin 63 pa, kasama crew and passenger (So the death toll went up to five. We are still looking for 63 more)," Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said in an interview on dzRH radio.The ill-fated ship's captain, Jose Yap, was among the survivors who were rescued.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9 was carrying 200,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, 80,000 liters automotive diesel oil, and 10,000 liters lube oil when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.The Coast Guard said it would recommend the immediate convening of the Special Board of Marine Inquiry that will investigate the circumstances surrounding this marine casualty.The Coast Guard earlier reported that it had recovered three fatalities - two aboard SuperFerry 9’s sister ship MV Myriad, and one aboard Philippine Navy vessel 171. It said 268 survivors were rescued aboard the MV Ocean Integrity; 439 aboard MV Myriad; 170 aboard Philippine Navy vessels; and 23 aboard fishing boat Sierra.“All the survivors and casualties have been brought to Zamboanga City where Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao and ATSC management along with other concerned agencies and volunteers will formally account and render medical and other necessary forms of assistance to survivors and families of the victims," the Coast Guard said.The Coast Guard report said SuperFerry 9 listed to approximately 35 degrees towards her starboard side until she reportedly sank at vicinity 9.5 nautical miles west of Banga Point in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte.It said the vessel was recorded to have been carrying 847 passengers, four sea marshals, and 117 crew. The vessel is authorized to carry up to 1,120 passengers and crew.“Unconfirmed reports received reveal that the generator set of the ill-fated vessel went on and off," the Coast Guard said in its report.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was built in 1986 by Usuki Iron Works Ltd. in Japan, and was converted in 1995 in Cebu City. Its former owner was William Lines Inc., before it was operated by Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC).SuperFerry 9 went on its final voyage from Makar Wharf, General Santos City towards Iloilo at 8:45 a.m. Saturday. - GMANews.TV
The death toll from the sinking of the SuperFerry 9 off Zamboanga Peninsula rose to five while 63 other people remained missing as of Sunday afternoon, the Coast Guard said.In a report dated 3 p.m., the Coast Guard said the two latest fatalities were retrieved by fishing vessel (FB) Charito that was joining search operation.“So ang casualties sa atin, lima. Pinaghahanap natin 63 pa, kasama crew and passenger (So the death toll went up to five. We are still looking for 63 more)," Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said in an interview on dzRH radio.The ill-fated ship's captain, Jose Yap, was among the survivors who were rescued.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9 was carrying 200,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, 80,000 liters automotive diesel oil, and 10,000 liters lube oil when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.The Coast Guard said it would recommend the immediate convening of the Special Board of Marine Inquiry that will investigate the circumstances surrounding this marine casualty.The Coast Guard earlier reported that it had recovered three fatalities - two aboard SuperFerry 9’s sister ship MV Myriad, and one aboard Philippine Navy vessel 171. It said 268 survivors were rescued aboard the MV Ocean Integrity; 439 aboard MV Myriad; 170 aboard Philippine Navy vessels; and 23 aboard fishing boat Sierra.“All the survivors and casualties have been brought to Zamboanga City where Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao and ATSC management along with other concerned agencies and volunteers will formally account and render medical and other necessary forms of assistance to survivors and families of the victims," the Coast Guard said.The Coast Guard report said SuperFerry 9 listed to approximately 35 degrees towards her starboard side until she reportedly sank at vicinity 9.5 nautical miles west of Banga Point in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte.It said the vessel was recorded to have been carrying 847 passengers, four sea marshals, and 117 crew. The vessel is authorized to carry up to 1,120 passengers and crew.“Unconfirmed reports received reveal that the generator set of the ill-fated vessel went on and off," the Coast Guard said in its report.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was built in 1986 by Usuki Iron Works Ltd. in Japan, and was converted in 1995 in Cebu City. Its former owner was William Lines Inc., before it was operated by Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC).SuperFerry 9 went on its final voyage from Makar Wharf, General Santos City towards Iloilo at 8:45 a.m. Saturday. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: Coast Guard sends oil-response crew to SuperFerry sinking site
09/06/2009 03:10 PM
The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday sent a ship with oil-spill response capabilities to Zamboanga Peninsula, where a SuperFerry vessel listed and sank hours earlier.Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said the ships have instructions to monitor the area where the SuperFerry 9 sank for any possible oil spill.“Since she is traveling from General Santos City to Iloilo, there’s still some considerable amount of fuel on board. We have already sent out ships led by BRP Corregidor to undertake monitoring and oil spill response operations as necessary," Tamayo said in an interview on dzBB radio.Meanwhile, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said a hole in the hull may have been the cause of the ship’s sinking. [See story: 4 dead, 84 others missing as SuperFerry sinks off Zambo] In its report, NDCC said the ship listed 9.5 nautical miles west of Bonga Point in Siocon town in Zamboanga del Norte at about 4 a.m., “allegedly due to a hole in the hull."The NDCC said the SuperFerry 9 had 847 passengers and 112 crew members on board.On the other hand, Tamayo told government-run dzRB radio that as of 11:55 a.m., at least 88 people from the SuperFerry 9 remain unaccounted for.He said the others have been accounted for, including 258 rescued by the “Ocean Integrity," 441 by SuperFerry 9’s sister ship “Myriad," and171 by the Philippine Navy’s gunboat.While Tamayo confirmed three fatalities from the vessel, Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said a Navy ship recovered at least one more fatality.SuperFerry 9 sank off Zamboanga Peninsula Sunday morning, hours after it began to list while en route from General Santos City to Iloilo.Also, Arevalo said the ship’s captain, Jose Yap, is now in Navy custody, adding that the skipper was among those rescued and brought aboard Navy ship 116.Initial investigation showed Yap gave the order to abandon ship at about 4 a.m.‘Among best captains’Andrew Deyto, SuperFerry assistant vice president for sales and marketing, said Yap had been one of Aboitiz Transport Systems’ “best captains."“He has been with us for so many years, (he’s) one of our best captains around," Deyto said at a press conference.Deyto also vouched for the safety of SuperFerry 9, saying it was the first ship to be awarded an International Safety Management (ISM) certificate in 1996.He also said the vessel last went into dry-dock in June 2007, and its next drydock is due in the first quarter of 2010.But only in May this year, over 900 passengers of SuperFerry 9 were left stranded off Camiguin province when the ship’s engine conked out. In the meantime, Deyto said relatives of passengers can call Aboitiz at 5287000. He said they are still setting up hotlines in Iloilo and General Santos to accommodate passengers’ kin.Palace's orderIn Malacañang, meanwhile, deputy presidential spokesman Anthony Golez Jr. said President Arroyo ordered Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to send military assets to rescue the passengers.“Dahil sa utos ng pangulo kay Sec. Teodoro maraming nasalba at nakakatuwa naman dahil mabilis ang action ng Coast Guard, ng Navy at Air Force (Because of the president’s order to Teodoro, many lives were saved because of the quick action of the Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force)," he said on government-run dzRB radio.Golez also said the Department of Social Welfare and Development is coordinating with the Office of the Civil Defense to help survivors and relatives.He added the DSWD and Department of Health are instructed to give assistance immediately to the injured and to the relatives of the fatalities. - GMANews.TV
The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday sent a ship with oil-spill response capabilities to Zamboanga Peninsula, where a SuperFerry vessel listed and sank hours earlier.Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said the ships have instructions to monitor the area where the SuperFerry 9 sank for any possible oil spill.“Since she is traveling from General Santos City to Iloilo, there’s still some considerable amount of fuel on board. We have already sent out ships led by BRP Corregidor to undertake monitoring and oil spill response operations as necessary," Tamayo said in an interview on dzBB radio.Meanwhile, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said a hole in the hull may have been the cause of the ship’s sinking. [See story: 4 dead, 84 others missing as SuperFerry sinks off Zambo] In its report, NDCC said the ship listed 9.5 nautical miles west of Bonga Point in Siocon town in Zamboanga del Norte at about 4 a.m., “allegedly due to a hole in the hull."The NDCC said the SuperFerry 9 had 847 passengers and 112 crew members on board.On the other hand, Tamayo told government-run dzRB radio that as of 11:55 a.m., at least 88 people from the SuperFerry 9 remain unaccounted for.He said the others have been accounted for, including 258 rescued by the “Ocean Integrity," 441 by SuperFerry 9’s sister ship “Myriad," and171 by the Philippine Navy’s gunboat.While Tamayo confirmed three fatalities from the vessel, Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said a Navy ship recovered at least one more fatality.SuperFerry 9 sank off Zamboanga Peninsula Sunday morning, hours after it began to list while en route from General Santos City to Iloilo.Also, Arevalo said the ship’s captain, Jose Yap, is now in Navy custody, adding that the skipper was among those rescued and brought aboard Navy ship 116.Initial investigation showed Yap gave the order to abandon ship at about 4 a.m.‘Among best captains’Andrew Deyto, SuperFerry assistant vice president for sales and marketing, said Yap had been one of Aboitiz Transport Systems’ “best captains."“He has been with us for so many years, (he’s) one of our best captains around," Deyto said at a press conference.Deyto also vouched for the safety of SuperFerry 9, saying it was the first ship to be awarded an International Safety Management (ISM) certificate in 1996.He also said the vessel last went into dry-dock in June 2007, and its next drydock is due in the first quarter of 2010.But only in May this year, over 900 passengers of SuperFerry 9 were left stranded off Camiguin province when the ship’s engine conked out. In the meantime, Deyto said relatives of passengers can call Aboitiz at 5287000. He said they are still setting up hotlines in Iloilo and General Santos to accommodate passengers’ kin.Palace's orderIn Malacañang, meanwhile, deputy presidential spokesman Anthony Golez Jr. said President Arroyo ordered Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to send military assets to rescue the passengers.“Dahil sa utos ng pangulo kay Sec. Teodoro maraming nasalba at nakakatuwa naman dahil mabilis ang action ng Coast Guard, ng Navy at Air Force (Because of the president’s order to Teodoro, many lives were saved because of the quick action of the Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force)," he said on government-run dzRB radio.Golez also said the Department of Social Welfare and Development is coordinating with the Office of the Civil Defense to help survivors and relatives.He added the DSWD and Department of Health are instructed to give assistance immediately to the injured and to the relatives of the fatalities. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: 9 dead, 926 rescued as ferry sinks off Zambo Peninsula
09/06/2009 10:35 AM
SuperFerry 9, which was carrying 847 passengers and 113 crew members, tilted for several hours before sinking off Zamboanga Peninsula. JV Francisco
Nine people died while hundreds were rescued when a passenger ship sank Sunday morning after tilting for several hours in Siocon Bay near the Zamboanga Peninsula, the Philippine Coast Guard said.In its 9 p.m. report, the Coast Guard said 926 people were rescued from the incident. Search and rescue operations, meanwhile, continue for the 33 who are still missing as of posting time.Only two of the nine fatalities have so far been identified: two-year-old James Patrick Galero and Fernando Estrada, 45.The Coast Guard said 265 survivors were rescued aboard the MV Ocean Integrity, 446 aboard MV Myriad, 170 aboard Philippine Navy vessels, 26 aboard fishing boat Sierra, and 19 aboard fishing boat Julius.
SUPERFERRY 9: NO STRANGER TO DANGER
The fate of SuperFerry 9, owned by Aboitiz Transport System, is not entirely a surprise. The vessel, which sank off Zamboanga Sunday morning had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Last May, SuperFerry 9 was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island while on its journey from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. It needed another ship to haul the ill-fated SuperFerry 9 to shore. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)More...
Ongoing rescue opsAside from Navy ships, three military aircrafts were also deployed to scour the seas, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, who also heads the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).American troops providing counter-terrorism training to Philippine soldiers in Mindanao likewise deployed a civilian helicopter and five boats, some carrying paramedics, to help, US Col. William Coultrup said.In a news conference earlier in the day, Coast Guard chief Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said initial investigation showed that the ship left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. Saturday and was heading for Iloilo when it began having problems with its generator. [See earlier story: Ship tilts off Zamboanga Peninsula] Citing initial reports, Tamayo said SuperFerry 9's generator fluctuated several times. Authorities said they would investigate the cause of the sinking as soon as search and rescue operations are over.According to the ship's owner, Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), assistance including medical treatment, hotel accommodation and transport will be provided for the ship's passengers and crew. SuperFerry 1 was scheduled to arrive in Zamboanga City Sunday night to transfer passengers to Iloilo and Manila. No dangerous cargoThe Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9 was carrying 200,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, 80,000 liters automotive diesel oil, and 10,000 liters lube oil when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.The Coast Guard said it would recommend the immediate convening of the Special Board of Marine Inquiry that will investigate the circumstances surrounding this marine casualty.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was built in 1986 by Usuki Iron Works Ltd. in Japan, and was converted in 1995 in Cebu City. Its former owner was William Lines Inc., before it was operated by ATSC.SuperFerry 9 went on its final voyage from Makar Wharf in General Santos City toward Iloilo at 8:45 a.m. last Saturday.At 4:40 a.m. Sunday, the ship’s captain, Jose Yap, declared abandon ship. The Coast Guard said it received word from the National Disaster Coordinating Council that the ship was incapacitated.At 5:20 a.m., SuperFerry 9’s sister ship MV Myriad, arrived at the vicinity of the incident, and were one of the vessels who were able to render initial assistance. By 6:20 a.m., half of the passengers were disembarked from the SuperFerry 9 and boarded several life rafts. - GMANews.TV with AP
SuperFerry 9, which was carrying 847 passengers and 113 crew members, tilted for several hours before sinking off Zamboanga Peninsula. JV Francisco
Nine people died while hundreds were rescued when a passenger ship sank Sunday morning after tilting for several hours in Siocon Bay near the Zamboanga Peninsula, the Philippine Coast Guard said.In its 9 p.m. report, the Coast Guard said 926 people were rescued from the incident. Search and rescue operations, meanwhile, continue for the 33 who are still missing as of posting time.Only two of the nine fatalities have so far been identified: two-year-old James Patrick Galero and Fernando Estrada, 45.The Coast Guard said 265 survivors were rescued aboard the MV Ocean Integrity, 446 aboard MV Myriad, 170 aboard Philippine Navy vessels, 26 aboard fishing boat Sierra, and 19 aboard fishing boat Julius.
SUPERFERRY 9: NO STRANGER TO DANGER
The fate of SuperFerry 9, owned by Aboitiz Transport System, is not entirely a surprise. The vessel, which sank off Zamboanga Sunday morning had already encountered several mishaps in the past. Last May, SuperFerry 9 was stranded off the coast of Camiguin province for more than 12 hours due to engine problems. (See: SuperFerry ship with 900 passengers stranded off Camiguin)In February 2007, the ship conked out southwest of Daog Point on Negros Island while on its journey from Bacolod City to Iligan City in Mindanao. Engine problems were also blamed for the interruption. It needed another ship to haul the ill-fated SuperFerry 9 to shore. (See: SuperFerry stalls near Negros)More...
Ongoing rescue opsAside from Navy ships, three military aircrafts were also deployed to scour the seas, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, who also heads the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).American troops providing counter-terrorism training to Philippine soldiers in Mindanao likewise deployed a civilian helicopter and five boats, some carrying paramedics, to help, US Col. William Coultrup said.In a news conference earlier in the day, Coast Guard chief Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said initial investigation showed that the ship left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. Saturday and was heading for Iloilo when it began having problems with its generator. [See earlier story: Ship tilts off Zamboanga Peninsula] Citing initial reports, Tamayo said SuperFerry 9's generator fluctuated several times. Authorities said they would investigate the cause of the sinking as soon as search and rescue operations are over.According to the ship's owner, Aboitiz Transport System Corp. (ATSC), assistance including medical treatment, hotel accommodation and transport will be provided for the ship's passengers and crew. SuperFerry 1 was scheduled to arrive in Zamboanga City Sunday night to transfer passengers to Iloilo and Manila. No dangerous cargoThe Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9 was carrying 200,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, 80,000 liters automotive diesel oil, and 10,000 liters lube oil when it departed from Manila for Iloilo and General Santos City.“(But) no dangerous or hazardous cargo was declared to be onboard MV SuperFerry 9," it said.The Coast Guard said it would recommend the immediate convening of the Special Board of Marine Inquiry that will investigate the circumstances surrounding this marine casualty.The Coast Guard said SuperFerry 9, a 7,268-ton ship, was built in 1986 by Usuki Iron Works Ltd. in Japan, and was converted in 1995 in Cebu City. Its former owner was William Lines Inc., before it was operated by ATSC.SuperFerry 9 went on its final voyage from Makar Wharf in General Santos City toward Iloilo at 8:45 a.m. last Saturday.At 4:40 a.m. Sunday, the ship’s captain, Jose Yap, declared abandon ship. The Coast Guard said it received word from the National Disaster Coordinating Council that the ship was incapacitated.At 5:20 a.m., SuperFerry 9’s sister ship MV Myriad, arrived at the vicinity of the incident, and were one of the vessels who were able to render initial assistance. By 6:20 a.m., half of the passengers were disembarked from the SuperFerry 9 and boarded several life rafts. - GMANews.TV with AP
Newsbreak: (Update) 2 dead, 2 hurt as Superferry with 959 lists off Zambo
09/06/2009 09:13 AM
Two people were confirmed dead as a “SuperFerry 9" vessel bound for Iloilo province listed off Zamboanga Peninsula before dawn Sunday.Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo cited sketchy reports reaching him that the two fatalities, who he said likely drowned, were not immediately identified.“Isang bata at isang matanda (The fatalities are a child and an elderly person)," he said in an interview on dzBB radio, but did not name them. He said the two were among those brought to the passenger ship “Ocean Integrity."Earlier, Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said at least two people were reported as injured.Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the Zamboanga Peninsula early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from the listing “SuperFerry 9" vessel.At least 155 people from the SuperFerry 9 had been rescued as of 8 a.m., radio reports said.“Mga 150 passengers na ang rescued ng MV Ocean Integrity, may dalawang reported injured (A nearby ship, MV Ocean Integrity, rescued 150 passengers, but two were reported injured)," Tamayo told dzBB radio, citing initial reports reaching him. But he said no details were immediately available on the two injured.Tamayo said the SuperFerry was located off Siocon in Zamboanga Peninsula. He said initial reports showed the ship had problems when its generator set went “on and off."He said the Coast Guard already called for assistance from the Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and local government units in the Zamboanga Peninsula area. - GMANews.TV
Two people were confirmed dead as a “SuperFerry 9" vessel bound for Iloilo province listed off Zamboanga Peninsula before dawn Sunday.Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo cited sketchy reports reaching him that the two fatalities, who he said likely drowned, were not immediately identified.“Isang bata at isang matanda (The fatalities are a child and an elderly person)," he said in an interview on dzBB radio, but did not name them. He said the two were among those brought to the passenger ship “Ocean Integrity."Earlier, Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said at least two people were reported as injured.Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the Zamboanga Peninsula early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from the listing “SuperFerry 9" vessel.At least 155 people from the SuperFerry 9 had been rescued as of 8 a.m., radio reports said.“Mga 150 passengers na ang rescued ng MV Ocean Integrity, may dalawang reported injured (A nearby ship, MV Ocean Integrity, rescued 150 passengers, but two were reported injured)," Tamayo told dzBB radio, citing initial reports reaching him. But he said no details were immediately available on the two injured.Tamayo said the SuperFerry was located off Siocon in Zamboanga Peninsula. He said initial reports showed the ship had problems when its generator set went “on and off."He said the Coast Guard already called for assistance from the Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and local government units in the Zamboanga Peninsula area. - GMANews.TV
Newsbreak: (Update) 2 hurt as ship with 959 passengers tilts off Zamboanga
09/06/2009 08:10 AM
Two people were reported hurt as a “SuperFerry 9" vessel bound for Iloilo from General Santos City listed off Zamboanga Peninsula before dawn Sunday.Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the scene early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from the tilting ship.“Mga 150 passengers na ang rescued ng MV Ocean Integrity, may dalawang reported injured (A nearby ship, MV Ocean Integrity, rescued 150 passengers, but two were reported injured)," Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said in an interview on dzBB radio, citing initial reports reaching his office.But he said no details were immediately available on the two injured passengers.Tamayo said the SuperFerry was located off Siocon in Zamboanga Peninsula. He said initial reports showed the ship had problems when its generator set went “on and off."He said the Coast Guard already called for assistance from the Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and local government units in the Zamboanga Peninsula area.Tamayo said that as of 7:30 a.m., the Navy’s boats 116 and 117 have reached the area.Even former Rep. Romeo Jalosjos has sent fishing boats to help in the search-and-rescue operations, he said.Radio dzBB’s Lito Laparan reported the SuperFerry 9, which had 847 passengers and 112 crew, had listed more than 50 degrees as of 6:30 a.m. Sunday. [See previous story: Ship tilts off Zamboanga; rescue launched for 959 passengers] - GMANews.TV
Two people were reported hurt as a “SuperFerry 9" vessel bound for Iloilo from General Santos City listed off Zamboanga Peninsula before dawn Sunday.Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the scene early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from the tilting ship.“Mga 150 passengers na ang rescued ng MV Ocean Integrity, may dalawang reported injured (A nearby ship, MV Ocean Integrity, rescued 150 passengers, but two were reported injured)," Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said in an interview on dzBB radio, citing initial reports reaching his office.But he said no details were immediately available on the two injured passengers.Tamayo said the SuperFerry was located off Siocon in Zamboanga Peninsula. He said initial reports showed the ship had problems when its generator set went “on and off."He said the Coast Guard already called for assistance from the Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and local government units in the Zamboanga Peninsula area.Tamayo said that as of 7:30 a.m., the Navy’s boats 116 and 117 have reached the area.Even former Rep. Romeo Jalosjos has sent fishing boats to help in the search-and-rescue operations, he said.Radio dzBB’s Lito Laparan reported the SuperFerry 9, which had 847 passengers and 112 crew, had listed more than 50 degrees as of 6:30 a.m. Sunday. [See previous story: Ship tilts off Zamboanga; rescue launched for 959 passengers] - GMANews.TV
NewsBreak: Ship tilts off Zamboanga; rescue launched for 959 passengers
09/06/2009 07:32 AM
Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from a tilting "SuperFerry 9" vessel.Radio dzBB's Lito Laparan reported the SuperFerry 9, which had 847 passengers and 112 crew, was tilting more than 50 degrees when rescuer rushed to the scene at 6:30 a.m. Sunday."Ang report sa amin, ... kumukuha na ng life raft, in coordination with SuperFerry managment... Ang kaninang 'di tumatalon umpisa nang tumatalon mula sa barko (In coordination with SuperFerry, two nearby vessels are now rescuing passengers aboard life rafts. The passengers who were scared to jump off have started abandoning the SuperFerry as well)," Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said in an interview on dzBB radio.Balilo said sea marshals were also sent to the vessel to calm panicking passengers.He said Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo ordered a general alert in the area to maritime units and vessels to render assistance while Coast Guard and Navy vessels rush to the site.The Coast Guard sent search-and-rescue vessels BRP Batangas from Cebu, and BRP Corregidor from Palawan to help in search-and-rescue work, he said.Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said they have deployed two new multi-purpose attack craft and an Islander aircraft to help in the rescue operations.Aboitiz, which owns the SuperFerry, sent the container ship "Myriad" to the area to help in rescue operations.The MV Ocean Integrity, a passing passenger ship, was also in the area.The dzBB report said SuperFerry 9 crew already deployed 30 life rafts with 25-person capacity but many passengers still refused to get off the ship because they were scared.Initial investigation showed the ship started to list at 2 a.m. It was not immediately clear what caused the ship to tilt and on what side it was tilting.The ship left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. Saturday and was heading for Iloilo. - GMANews.TV
Coast Guard and Navy ships rushed to the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao early Sunday to rescue some 959 passengers from a tilting "SuperFerry 9" vessel.Radio dzBB's Lito Laparan reported the SuperFerry 9, which had 847 passengers and 112 crew, was tilting more than 50 degrees when rescuer rushed to the scene at 6:30 a.m. Sunday."Ang report sa amin, ... kumukuha na ng life raft, in coordination with SuperFerry managment... Ang kaninang 'di tumatalon umpisa nang tumatalon mula sa barko (In coordination with SuperFerry, two nearby vessels are now rescuing passengers aboard life rafts. The passengers who were scared to jump off have started abandoning the SuperFerry as well)," Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said in an interview on dzBB radio.Balilo said sea marshals were also sent to the vessel to calm panicking passengers.He said Coast Guard commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo ordered a general alert in the area to maritime units and vessels to render assistance while Coast Guard and Navy vessels rush to the site.The Coast Guard sent search-and-rescue vessels BRP Batangas from Cebu, and BRP Corregidor from Palawan to help in search-and-rescue work, he said.Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said they have deployed two new multi-purpose attack craft and an Islander aircraft to help in the rescue operations.Aboitiz, which owns the SuperFerry, sent the container ship "Myriad" to the area to help in rescue operations.The MV Ocean Integrity, a passing passenger ship, was also in the area.The dzBB report said SuperFerry 9 crew already deployed 30 life rafts with 25-person capacity but many passengers still refused to get off the ship because they were scared.Initial investigation showed the ship started to list at 2 a.m. It was not immediately clear what caused the ship to tilt and on what side it was tilting.The ship left General Santos City at 8:45 a.m. Saturday and was heading for Iloilo. - GMANews.TV
Maraming, maraming salamat po!
"SuperFerry 9 probably I could not forget you in all of my life. I have conquered 'death' through you thus, giving me another life to live for. I know because my Creator told me that it is not yet my time to be with Him. Thank you Lord for giving me this new life." - Ariel Tamayo Sandoval, reborn 06 September 2009.
In behalf of the SuperFerry 9 Survivors at Marcian Business Hotel, our heartfelt thanks to all:
* MAYOR CELSO LOBREGAT – Zamboanga City Mayor
* Secretary of the City Mayor of Zamboanga
* City Government of Zamboanga
* All Government Agencies of Zamboanga
* All Non-Government Organizations & Business Community of Zamboanga
* The Philippine Navy in Zamboanga
* M/V Ocean Integrity – The Captain & Your Crewmen
* M/V Myriad – The Captain & Your Crewmen. (Dito kami nakasampa)
* SuperFerry Representatives – Zamboanga & Davao.
* Ms. Edith Lauron – SuperFerry Representative Zamboanga
(Ma'am Edith, daghan kaayong salamat sa imong tabang kanamo ug sa imong pagsabot.)
At sa lahat na tumulong na hindi ko na matandaan o nakilala, maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyo. Sana pagpalain tayong lahat ng Diyos.
Listahan ng mga pasaherong uuwing Davao
A Zamboanga streetscape taken inside Chow King Restaurant. Sorry, I don't know this street pero sa dulo nito ang Marcian Business Hotel na kinacheck-inan namin.
This is another streetscape of Zamboanga City taken from the 3rd floor of Marcian Business Hotel. It is such a clean city and the locals are so friendly and fabulous.
Ang larawang ito ay ang mga kasamahan kong survivors na naiinip na sa kahihintay ng any new developments hinggil sa aming pag-uwi sa Davao. Kuha ito noong 08 September 2009, two days after the tragedy. Wittyly, t'was the best performance of our lives... to save oneself and others in our small ways.
Listahan ng mga kasamahang survivors sa Marcian Business Hotel na uuwing Davao. Nasa hotel kami mula noong 06 September 2009 hanggang madaling araw ng 09 September 2009. Ang Marcian Business Hotel ay matatagpuan sa Climaco Avenue downtown Zamboanga malapit sa Fire Station.
Room 304
1. Deza Bolivar – buntis, naging kaibigan ko at minungkahi ko sa kanya na pangalanan ang anak nya ng Myriad John in memory of the rescue ship and of the tragedy.
2. Rodolfo Bolivar – Deza’s dad.
3. Tessie Luig – her sister.
Room 308
4. Mercy Becena – siya iyong na-shock sa kuwarto, 07 September 2009. Dinala ng ambulansya ng kalapit na Fire Station sa hospital. OK naman siya and out same day.
5. Lutchine Suan
6. Baby Geonzon – sumama sa mga passengers bound for GenSan, 08 September 2009.
Room 310
7. Nathaniel Velasco – isang seaman na taga-Pigcauayan, North Cotabato. Malaki ang ginampanan nya sa trahedya at siya iyong kumuha ng picture ko at noong video na binigay ko sa GMA Davao.
8. Ariel Sandoval – ako ito. Me na me. Naging lider at contact person sa grupo naming mga survivors sa hotel na ito.
Room 311
9. Gerry Cataquis
10. Karl Jumilla
Room 305
11. Jerly Mae Inigo
12. Lorelli Salvana
13. Mizl Nanton
14. Illene Damian
Room 309
15. Evelyn Ferrariz
16. Victoria Eliseo – old woman/nanay namin sa hotel.
17. Letecia Ortillano
18. Judelytte Ortillano – baby child ni Letecia Ortillano.
Room 402
19. Benita Engay – kasamahan ko sa eroplano papuntang Davao noong 09 September 2009. Tinulungan kong magseatbelt sa eroplano at first time nyang makasakay at sa SuperFerry office sa Davao.
20. Helen Henojales
21. Ediliza Alcontin
22. Jena Villegas – kasamahan ko sa katabing teheras/room ng barko, medical secretary sa isang clinic sa Manila.
23. Aireen Pomado
Room 411
24. Rubiya Pusdan
25. Ellen Diano
26. Jessica Sandipa
27. Rubyliza Gabor – naunang umalis sa hotel as confirmed by SuperFerry representative.
Room 416
28. Janette Polbos
29. Molina Perez – isang lola na humingi sa akin ng gatas para sa kanyang apo.
30. Kian Lynn Cadagat – 3 years old; apo ni Nanay Molina Perez.
31. Stella Demata – good girl, she works her own way.
Room 414
32. Albert Morcellos – kasamahan ko sa eroplano papuntang Davao. He was interviewed by Mr. Derf Maiz of GMA Davao 09 September 2009.
33. Ryan Christopher Paz – met her mother at SuperFerry office 09 September 2009; assuring her that her son is very much alive.
34. Jonas Redillas
35. Felomino Olivo – not so much of senior age and according to him, pinagtutulak nya ang ibang mga matatanda para makatalon lang sa tubig dahil papalubog na ang barko.
Room 405
36. Merlinda Tirado – isang ina na nahiwalay ang 2 anak sa kanya at kukunin pa nya sa Ilo-Ilo. Nakausap na nya ang mga anak habang nasa hotel pa kami at nasa pangangalaga na ng DSWD Ilo-Ilo ang mga ito.
37. Marina Tirado – babaeng anak ni Merlinda Tirado na kasama niya.
38. Reyman Tirado – isa pang lalaking anak ni Merlinda Tirado na kasama niya.
39. Marlin Gazo – inang nag-alala sa kanyang 11 month old baby na sa Manila dinala ng navy rescue. Successful na nagkita sila ng baby niya 09 September 2009 as seen on tv. Thanks God.
40. Anthonet Mae Gazo – anak ni Merlyn Gazo na kasama niya sa hotel.
According to the hotel staff, 42 kaming lahat na nakacheck-in sa Marcian Business Hotel. Two survivors, a father & his son, left the hotel a day after, 07 September 2009 to Ilo-Ilo. Hindi ko na nakuha ang mga pangalan nila pero I personally met them when they asked for permission to go ahead with their plan.
Bagong Buhay, Bagong Pag-asa.
06 September 2009 (Sunday)
About 2:30 PM ~ past 5:00 PM
Pasado alas 2 ng hapon ay dumaong ang M/V Myriad sa Zamboanga Port. Marami-rami pala kaming mga survivors ang nakaligtas na sakay ng barkong ito. Isa-isa kaming nagsibabaan sa barko at sinalubong ng mga sundalo’t pulis, mga government officials ng Zamboanga, mga taga-media at marami pang iba. Pinasakay kami sa bus at diretsong dinala sa isang ‘holding area’ ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). Habang nasa bus ay isang taga-media ang uminterview sa akin tungkol sa nangyari pero dahil nasa state of shock pa ako ay wala akong masabi kundi ang magpasalamat sa Diyos sa bagong buhay na bigay niya uli sa akin at sa lahat ng nakaligtas. Pagdating namin sa holding area ng PPA ay sinalubong kaagad kami ng mga sundalo’t pulis at mga medics. Inalalayan hanggang makapasok sa loob, tinatanong kung sino ang nasugatan, nagkasakit at kung ano ang nararamdaman. Inasikaso kami sa pagbigay ng makakain, maiinom, at mga personal na pangangailangan tulad ng tsinelas at damit at libreng tawag at marami pang serbisyo. Lahat halos ng mga naroong government at non-government agencies ng Zamboanga ay nagkaisa na tulungan kami sa trahedyang ito. Dama ko ang kanilang pagmamalasakit sa amin at ang kahandaan nilang tumulong sa aming mga survivors. Nakausap ko ang isang city councilor ng Zamboanga at personal ko siyang sinabihan tungkol sa pangangailangan namin ng tsinelas. Masakit na kasi sa paa ang mahabang nakaapak sa lupa. Wala pang kalahating oras ay dumating ang tsinelas na kailangan namin. Salamat po sa inyo, Sir. Nakita ko rin doon ang city mayor mismo ng Zamboanga at binati saglit, si Mayor Celso Lobregat, abalang-abala siya sa mga oras na iyon. Nang makampanti na ang mga survivors ay sinabihan kami kung sino ang uuwi sa kani-kanilang lugar o magpatuloy ng biyahe papuntang Ilo-Ilo o Manila dahil may barkong darating sa gabing iyon sa Zamboanga. Pinili ko na umuwi na lang muna pabalik ng Davao. Kaya sampo ng iba pang mga survivors na taga-Davao ay nagkumpol kami sa isang lugar sa PPA building at hinintay ang susunod na instruction. Maraming mga tao ang nagtatanong sa aming pangalan at edad. Nililista nila ito sa isang papel na sa pagkakaalam ko ay tatlong beses akong napagtanungan ng pangalan. Ang alam ko mga tauhan sila ng gobyerno tulad ng DSWD, City Government, Red Cross, taga-SuperFerry, atbp. Dito ko nakilala ang isang Superferry representative si Ms. Edith Lauron na siyang tumulong sa amin para sa aming balak na pagbalik sa Davao. Siya rin iyong naging contact person ng aming grupo sa aming ibang personal na pangangailan.
Past 5:00 PM
Magbuhat sa PPA holding area ay pinasakay kami ng bus patungo sa hotel na pansamantalang titirhan namin habang naghihintay sa pag-uwi. Dinala kami sa Marcian Business Hotel na malapit sa Fire Station along Climaco Street. Mga 32 katao ang unang batch na dumating at bilang pagtulong na rin sa kapwa ko survivors ay nagvolunter akong maging contact person. Pinangasiwaan ko ang aming pagcheck-in sa hotel. Iisang kuwarto ang magkapamilya, may mga anak, may kasamang matanda, mga dalagang babae at ang mga lalake. Nang matapos na ang pagcheck-in ay inasikaso ko muna ang aking sarili, naligo at nagpahinga. Pagod man ay ginampanan ko ang maraming concerns ng mga kasamang survivors mula personal na pangangailangan hanggang sa pagkain namin sa hotel na iyon. Sa bilang namin ay di ko malaman kung ano ang uunahin pero sa tulong na rin ng mga hotel staff ay natugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng ibang survivors. Nakatanggap rin kami ng tulong mula sa SuperFerry sa pagbibigay nila ng mga jogging pants, t-shirts, bra at panty, toothbrush, toothpaste, atbp. Kailangan namin ng konting pera para pambili ng personal na bagay, brief at shorts sa mga lalake, gatas ng isang lola para sa kanyang apo, bra at panty, Kleenex sa mga babae, pero hanggang makaalis kami sa hotel na iyon ay walang financial assistance na binigay. Nagbigay lamang ang SuperFerry ng 200 pesos nang paalis na kami papuntang airport noong 09 September 2009, huli na.
About 6:30 PM
Hindi pa ako nakatawag sa amin mula nang dumating sa Zamboanga kahit pa may libreng tawag doon. Di ko kasi memorize ang number ng kapatid ko at sa totoo lang, kahit number ko mismo hindi ko memorize. Buti na lang nasave ko iyong number niya sa email address ko. Ang nasa isip ko ay maghanap ng internet café na malapit sa hotel para malaman nilang nakaligtas ako. May nakita naman akong internet cafe. Nagpaalam ako sa namamahala na gumamit ng internet at dalidali kong binuksan ang email ko. Hinahanap ko ang cellphone number ng kapatid ko at nakuha kaagad. Humingi ako ng ballpen at papel sa may-ari ng internet café at sinulat ko ang number ng kapatid ko. Wala pang 2 minuto ay sinara ko na kaagad ang email ko. Napansin ako ng lalaking katabi ko sa upuan at binalita ko sa kanya na isa akong survivor sa lumubog na SuperFerry 9. Tumigil ang ibang tao na naroon at nakinig sa akin. Ikinuwento ko ang mga pangyayari sa kanila at naawa sila sa akin. May isang babae na umiyak at nag-praise the Lord pa ito sa akin, isa siguro siyang ‘born-again’ Christian. Hindi na ako pinabayad ng may ari ng internet café. Pagkatapos maghapunan sa hotel ay hiniram ko ang cellphone ni Tantan, tinawagan ko ang kapatid ko na sobra ang pagkabigla nang marinig ang boses ko sa cellphone. Alalang-alala na pala ang kapatid ko at gayon din ang iba ko pang mga kapatid. Buong araw daw silang nakamonitor sa tv at radio at inaalam ang pangalan ng mga nakaligtas at iyong sinawing palad. Nakiusap ang kapatid ko na tumawag sa aking ina. Tumawag naman ako sa amin at isa ko pang kapatid ang nakausap ko. Madalian lang dahil hiram lang ang cellphone na ginamit ko. At least, alam na ng mga kapatid ko na buhay ako! Maraming tao ang pumunta sa amin mapagobyerno at hindi, ang City Government through the City Mayor’s Secretary, DSWD, City Health, media, atbp. sa bandang gabi. Sinabi namin sa kanila ang mga concerns, mga pangangailangan at problema. Nangako naman silang tumulong pero sadyang hindi lahat ng aming concerns ay natutugunan nila agad-agad. Dahil sa sobrang pagod at sa trahedyang sinapit namin sa araw na ito ay nakatulog ako ng mahimbing. Ang araw na ito sa aking buhay, 06 September 2009, ang matatawag ko na ‘the longest day in my life.’
07 September 2009 (Monday)
About 2:30 PM ~ past 5:00 PM
Pasado alas 2 ng hapon ay dumaong ang M/V Myriad sa Zamboanga Port. Marami-rami pala kaming mga survivors ang nakaligtas na sakay ng barkong ito. Isa-isa kaming nagsibabaan sa barko at sinalubong ng mga sundalo’t pulis, mga government officials ng Zamboanga, mga taga-media at marami pang iba. Pinasakay kami sa bus at diretsong dinala sa isang ‘holding area’ ng Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). Habang nasa bus ay isang taga-media ang uminterview sa akin tungkol sa nangyari pero dahil nasa state of shock pa ako ay wala akong masabi kundi ang magpasalamat sa Diyos sa bagong buhay na bigay niya uli sa akin at sa lahat ng nakaligtas. Pagdating namin sa holding area ng PPA ay sinalubong kaagad kami ng mga sundalo’t pulis at mga medics. Inalalayan hanggang makapasok sa loob, tinatanong kung sino ang nasugatan, nagkasakit at kung ano ang nararamdaman. Inasikaso kami sa pagbigay ng makakain, maiinom, at mga personal na pangangailangan tulad ng tsinelas at damit at libreng tawag at marami pang serbisyo. Lahat halos ng mga naroong government at non-government agencies ng Zamboanga ay nagkaisa na tulungan kami sa trahedyang ito. Dama ko ang kanilang pagmamalasakit sa amin at ang kahandaan nilang tumulong sa aming mga survivors. Nakausap ko ang isang city councilor ng Zamboanga at personal ko siyang sinabihan tungkol sa pangangailangan namin ng tsinelas. Masakit na kasi sa paa ang mahabang nakaapak sa lupa. Wala pang kalahating oras ay dumating ang tsinelas na kailangan namin. Salamat po sa inyo, Sir. Nakita ko rin doon ang city mayor mismo ng Zamboanga at binati saglit, si Mayor Celso Lobregat, abalang-abala siya sa mga oras na iyon. Nang makampanti na ang mga survivors ay sinabihan kami kung sino ang uuwi sa kani-kanilang lugar o magpatuloy ng biyahe papuntang Ilo-Ilo o Manila dahil may barkong darating sa gabing iyon sa Zamboanga. Pinili ko na umuwi na lang muna pabalik ng Davao. Kaya sampo ng iba pang mga survivors na taga-Davao ay nagkumpol kami sa isang lugar sa PPA building at hinintay ang susunod na instruction. Maraming mga tao ang nagtatanong sa aming pangalan at edad. Nililista nila ito sa isang papel na sa pagkakaalam ko ay tatlong beses akong napagtanungan ng pangalan. Ang alam ko mga tauhan sila ng gobyerno tulad ng DSWD, City Government, Red Cross, taga-SuperFerry, atbp. Dito ko nakilala ang isang Superferry representative si Ms. Edith Lauron na siyang tumulong sa amin para sa aming balak na pagbalik sa Davao. Siya rin iyong naging contact person ng aming grupo sa aming ibang personal na pangangailan.
Past 5:00 PM
Magbuhat sa PPA holding area ay pinasakay kami ng bus patungo sa hotel na pansamantalang titirhan namin habang naghihintay sa pag-uwi. Dinala kami sa Marcian Business Hotel na malapit sa Fire Station along Climaco Street. Mga 32 katao ang unang batch na dumating at bilang pagtulong na rin sa kapwa ko survivors ay nagvolunter akong maging contact person. Pinangasiwaan ko ang aming pagcheck-in sa hotel. Iisang kuwarto ang magkapamilya, may mga anak, may kasamang matanda, mga dalagang babae at ang mga lalake. Nang matapos na ang pagcheck-in ay inasikaso ko muna ang aking sarili, naligo at nagpahinga. Pagod man ay ginampanan ko ang maraming concerns ng mga kasamang survivors mula personal na pangangailangan hanggang sa pagkain namin sa hotel na iyon. Sa bilang namin ay di ko malaman kung ano ang uunahin pero sa tulong na rin ng mga hotel staff ay natugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng ibang survivors. Nakatanggap rin kami ng tulong mula sa SuperFerry sa pagbibigay nila ng mga jogging pants, t-shirts, bra at panty, toothbrush, toothpaste, atbp. Kailangan namin ng konting pera para pambili ng personal na bagay, brief at shorts sa mga lalake, gatas ng isang lola para sa kanyang apo, bra at panty, Kleenex sa mga babae, pero hanggang makaalis kami sa hotel na iyon ay walang financial assistance na binigay. Nagbigay lamang ang SuperFerry ng 200 pesos nang paalis na kami papuntang airport noong 09 September 2009, huli na.
About 6:30 PM
Hindi pa ako nakatawag sa amin mula nang dumating sa Zamboanga kahit pa may libreng tawag doon. Di ko kasi memorize ang number ng kapatid ko at sa totoo lang, kahit number ko mismo hindi ko memorize. Buti na lang nasave ko iyong number niya sa email address ko. Ang nasa isip ko ay maghanap ng internet café na malapit sa hotel para malaman nilang nakaligtas ako. May nakita naman akong internet cafe. Nagpaalam ako sa namamahala na gumamit ng internet at dalidali kong binuksan ang email ko. Hinahanap ko ang cellphone number ng kapatid ko at nakuha kaagad. Humingi ako ng ballpen at papel sa may-ari ng internet café at sinulat ko ang number ng kapatid ko. Wala pang 2 minuto ay sinara ko na kaagad ang email ko. Napansin ako ng lalaking katabi ko sa upuan at binalita ko sa kanya na isa akong survivor sa lumubog na SuperFerry 9. Tumigil ang ibang tao na naroon at nakinig sa akin. Ikinuwento ko ang mga pangyayari sa kanila at naawa sila sa akin. May isang babae na umiyak at nag-praise the Lord pa ito sa akin, isa siguro siyang ‘born-again’ Christian. Hindi na ako pinabayad ng may ari ng internet café. Pagkatapos maghapunan sa hotel ay hiniram ko ang cellphone ni Tantan, tinawagan ko ang kapatid ko na sobra ang pagkabigla nang marinig ang boses ko sa cellphone. Alalang-alala na pala ang kapatid ko at gayon din ang iba ko pang mga kapatid. Buong araw daw silang nakamonitor sa tv at radio at inaalam ang pangalan ng mga nakaligtas at iyong sinawing palad. Nakiusap ang kapatid ko na tumawag sa aking ina. Tumawag naman ako sa amin at isa ko pang kapatid ang nakausap ko. Madalian lang dahil hiram lang ang cellphone na ginamit ko. At least, alam na ng mga kapatid ko na buhay ako! Maraming tao ang pumunta sa amin mapagobyerno at hindi, ang City Government through the City Mayor’s Secretary, DSWD, City Health, media, atbp. sa bandang gabi. Sinabi namin sa kanila ang mga concerns, mga pangangailangan at problema. Nangako naman silang tumulong pero sadyang hindi lahat ng aming concerns ay natutugunan nila agad-agad. Dahil sa sobrang pagod at sa trahedyang sinapit namin sa araw na ito ay nakatulog ako ng mahimbing. Ang araw na ito sa aking buhay, 06 September 2009, ang matatawag ko na ‘the longest day in my life.’
07 September 2009 (Monday)
Kinabukasan ay maaga akong gumising at nag-almusal pagkatapos ay bumili ako ng cellphone para may magamit ako. Ang pitaka ko nga pala ay nilagay ko sa ilalim ng brief ko bago ako tumalon sa barko kahapon sa pagbabasakaling kung ano man ang mangyari ay nandoon ang pangalan ko at maidentify nila ako. Intact pa rin ang pera kong dala, pati ang ticket ng barko at iba pang mapagkilanlan sa akin. Sa tindahan ng cellphone ay di ko maiwasan na sabihin sa kanila na survivor ako dahil ang perang pambayad ko ay basa pa. Naawa na rin sila sa akin at binigyan ako ng magandang presyo sa cellphone at sim card. Nagbigay rin ang may ari ng tindahan ng ilang Nokia paperbags para magamit ko. Binigay ko sa ibang kasamahan ang ilang paperbags para magamit rin nila. Maraming mga pangyayari sa aking mga kasamahang survivors habang nanatili kami sa hotel. Isang survivor ang bigla na lang nangingisay dahil sa shock pa rin siya hinggil sa mga nangyari. Tinulungan namin siyang madala sa hospital sa tulong ng isang ambulansya ng katabing Fire Station. Nakabalik rin naman siya sa hotel sa araw ring iyon. Marami sa mga kasamahan kong survivors sa hotel ang nagpaunlak ng media interview, tulad ng GMA, ABS-CBN at isang Chinese TV network. Ilan sa highlighted interview na nakita ko ang kay lola na nagpapasalamat na ligtas siya, na biniro ko pa na ayusin ang tassle ng shorts niya dahil kukunan ng camera. Ang isang ina na may dalawang anak na nawalay at kukunin niya ang mga ito sa Ilo-Ilo at ang pinakadrama ay ang isang ina na nahiwalay ang kanyang 11-month old baby na kukunin pa nya sa Manila. Karamihan ay nagpapainterview tungkol sa kani-kanilang personal na karanasan hinggil sa trahedya. Hinihikayat ako ng aking mga kasamahang survivors na paunlakan ang mga media interviews but I refuse for obvious and personal reason. Hindi ko sana isusulat ito and I won’t take the credit, it’s God. Dahil may pera pa naman ako, isang kasamahang lola ang humingi ng pambili ng gatas para sa kanyang apo, na walang atubiling binigyan ko. Alam kong kagabi pa siya namrurublema sa gatas dahil nabanggit na niya ito sa akin. Ito ang hindi nagampanan ng mga tumulong sa amin lalo na ang SuperFerry, maliit na halaga na sanay binigay nila pag dating namin sa hotel. At isa pang pangyayaring ganito sa mga babaeng may period na humingi na lang sa mga babaeng hotel staff ng napkin para matugunan lamang ang personal na pangangailangan. Hindi nila ito nagampanan despite na sinabi ko sa kanila ang pangangailangang ito. On the other hand, nagbigay naman ang SuperFerry ng mga jogging pants, tshirts, bra, panty, toothbrush sa araw na ito na pinamahalaan kong ipamudmod sa mga kasamahang survivors na nasa hotel. Sa tanong namin kung kaylan kami makauwi sa Davao ay sinabi ng SuperFerry representative na inaayos pa raw nila ang lahat ng mga kailangang gawin para sa aming pag-uwi na inaasahan naman ng lahat na sa lalong madaling panahon. Mabagal ang oras pag may hinihintay. Inip na ang lahat at gusto nang makauwi kaagad.
08 September 2009 (Tuesday)
Special ang araw na ito dahil birthday ni Mama Mary. Hinikayat ko ang ibang mga kasamahan na magsimba at magpasalamat sa Diyos. Malapit lang sa hotel ang catholic catedral kaya pumunta kami sa simbahan upang manalangin at magpasalamat. Inip ang lahat sa paghintay kaylan kami makakauwi ng Davao. Sabik makarinig ng mga new developments hinggil sa aming pag-alis sa Zamboanga. It was confirmed na by airplane ang pag-uwi naming lahat at hindi by bus tulad ng napagkasunduan namin noong linggo noong andoon pa kami sa PPA holding area. Kinahapunan ay dumating ang SuperFerry representative at sinabi sa aming nakabooked na kami sa eroplano. Binaha na naman siya ng reklamo at mga pangangailangan namin at nangako naman siya sa amin na papadalhan uli kami ng mga damit, at iba pang pangangailangan. Bago gumabi ay dumating ito at binigay sa amin. At least nakabooked na kami sa eroplano, hinihintay na lang namin ang confirmation ng flight na pinangako sa akin ng SuperFerry representative. Thanks God, may concrete steps na akong natatanaw sa development na ito. May listahan ako sa lahat ng mga kasamahang survivors na nasa hotel kaya madali ko silang macontact by telephone room-by-room. Bandang 8:00 PM tumawag ang SuperFerry representative, ibinalitang confirm na ang booking namin. Ang detalye ng pag-alis ay ibibigay nya maya-maya lang dahil hindi sabay-sabay ang pag-alis naming lahat mula Zamboanga. Ang iba dadaan muna sa Cebu to Davao at may Manila to Davao. About 11:30 PM tumawag muli ang SuperFerry representative at binigay na sa akin ang final flight confirmation namin. Pagkatapos magpasalamat sa kanya ay tinawagan ko room-by-room ang mga kasamahan kong survivors tungkol sa natanggap kong information at upang maghanda na rin sa pag-alis kinabukasan. Marami ang nagreklamo bakit hindi puwede ang special direct flight to Davao. Pinrangka kong sinagot sila na hindi lang tayo ang pasahero doon dahil regular flight lang yon ng Cebu Pacific at ang SuperFerry ay hindi may-ari ng eroplano, meaning, it is beyond their control. May nakakaintindi sa sinabi ko pero sadyang may mga tao ring hindi agad nakakaintindi sa bagay na ito. "Everyone prepare for our flight tomorrow."
09 September 2009 (Wednesday)
Hindi na ako nakatulog sa huling gabing ito sa hotel. Nakahiga lamang ako sa kama pero gising ang isipan. Maraming bagay ang nasa isip ko pero salamat Diyos ko, binigyan mo ako ng panibagong buhay.
3:00 AM
08 September 2009 (Tuesday)
Special ang araw na ito dahil birthday ni Mama Mary. Hinikayat ko ang ibang mga kasamahan na magsimba at magpasalamat sa Diyos. Malapit lang sa hotel ang catholic catedral kaya pumunta kami sa simbahan upang manalangin at magpasalamat. Inip ang lahat sa paghintay kaylan kami makakauwi ng Davao. Sabik makarinig ng mga new developments hinggil sa aming pag-alis sa Zamboanga. It was confirmed na by airplane ang pag-uwi naming lahat at hindi by bus tulad ng napagkasunduan namin noong linggo noong andoon pa kami sa PPA holding area. Kinahapunan ay dumating ang SuperFerry representative at sinabi sa aming nakabooked na kami sa eroplano. Binaha na naman siya ng reklamo at mga pangangailangan namin at nangako naman siya sa amin na papadalhan uli kami ng mga damit, at iba pang pangangailangan. Bago gumabi ay dumating ito at binigay sa amin. At least nakabooked na kami sa eroplano, hinihintay na lang namin ang confirmation ng flight na pinangako sa akin ng SuperFerry representative. Thanks God, may concrete steps na akong natatanaw sa development na ito. May listahan ako sa lahat ng mga kasamahang survivors na nasa hotel kaya madali ko silang macontact by telephone room-by-room. Bandang 8:00 PM tumawag ang SuperFerry representative, ibinalitang confirm na ang booking namin. Ang detalye ng pag-alis ay ibibigay nya maya-maya lang dahil hindi sabay-sabay ang pag-alis naming lahat mula Zamboanga. Ang iba dadaan muna sa Cebu to Davao at may Manila to Davao. About 11:30 PM tumawag muli ang SuperFerry representative at binigay na sa akin ang final flight confirmation namin. Pagkatapos magpasalamat sa kanya ay tinawagan ko room-by-room ang mga kasamahan kong survivors tungkol sa natanggap kong information at upang maghanda na rin sa pag-alis kinabukasan. Marami ang nagreklamo bakit hindi puwede ang special direct flight to Davao. Pinrangka kong sinagot sila na hindi lang tayo ang pasahero doon dahil regular flight lang yon ng Cebu Pacific at ang SuperFerry ay hindi may-ari ng eroplano, meaning, it is beyond their control. May nakakaintindi sa sinabi ko pero sadyang may mga tao ring hindi agad nakakaintindi sa bagay na ito. "Everyone prepare for our flight tomorrow."
09 September 2009 (Wednesday)
Hindi na ako nakatulog sa huling gabing ito sa hotel. Nakahiga lamang ako sa kama pero gising ang isipan. Maraming bagay ang nasa isip ko pero salamat Diyos ko, binigyan mo ako ng panibagong buhay.
3:00 AM
Bumaba na ako sa lobby ng hotel. Tulog ang ibang hotel staff pero nagising nang makita akong papalapit doon. Mayamaya ay nagsidatingan na rin ang ibang mga kasamahan ko. Hinihintay namin ang bus na susundo sa amin sa hotel. Pinakape kami at pinasnack ng hotel staff kasama pa rin daw ito sa services nila sa amin.
4:30 AM
4:30 AM
Dumating ang bus kasama ang SuperFerry representative at lahat ay aalis patungong airport. Kinuha ko ang listahan na dala niya at isa-isang niroll-call ang mga kasamahan ko. Andoon lahat kami sa bus at wala nang naiwan sa hotel.
5:00 AM
5:00 AM
Ready to go to the airport na kaming lahat. Sakay sa bus, we bid goodbye to the hotel staff at nagpasalamat sa kanila.
5:30 AM
5:30 AM
Kasama ako sa tatlong mapalad na makasakay sa Cebu Pacific direct flight from Zamboanga to Davao. Binigyan ako ng 200 pesos pocket money at boarding pass ng eroplano. Pumasok na kaming tatlo sa loob naiwan ang ibang mga kasamahang survivors, may pupuntang Cebu at Manila muna bago flight back to Davao. Nasira ang paperbag ko kaya naghanap ako ng panali sa loob. May snack center doon na nagbigay sa akin nang pantali. Sinabi kong survivor ako Maam at naawa sa amin, binigyan kami ng libreng kape at sandwich na kinain namin habang naghihintay sa passengers’ lobby.
6:30 AM
6:30 AM
Flight ko na for Davao, sabay-sabay na kaming tatlo sa pag-akyat ng eroplano. Almost an hour ang flight kaya nakatulog ako sa eroplano, nang magising ako ay nasa Davao na kami.
7:45 AM
7:45 AM
Lumabas na kami sa Davao Airport. Sumalubong sa amin ang SuperFerry representative ng Davao at sumakay kami sa sasakyan nila patungong office sa Sasa. Pagpasok namin doon sa SuperFerry office ay biniro ko ang lahat ng staff at guwardiya na hindi kaluluwa ang nakikita nyo. Totoong buhay na tao ito, may dugo, balat at buto. Tawanan silang lahat sa akin. Kuwentuhan sa mga nangyari sa amin ang sumunod at pinakita ko pa ang picture na kuha bago lumubog ang barko. Ang listahan sa mga kasamahan kong survivors ay binigay ko sa isang office staff upang malaman nila kung ilan at sino ang galing via Cebu and Manila at upang malaman kung kaylan ang dating ng mga ito sa Davao airport. Pinag-almusal kami at pinagpahinga sandali at pagkatapos ay pinapasok sa isang room para pirmahan ang isang papel na nagsasaad na makakatanggap ang bawat isa ng halagang 11,000 pesos bilang kabayaran sa personal na bagahe sa halagang 6,000 pesos at financial assistance sa halagang 5,000 pesos. Natanggap ko ang kabuuhang halagang 11,000 pesos cash pagkatapos pumirma.
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Lumabas na kami sa SuperFerry office para umuwi. Tinawagan ko ang kapatid ko na nasa Tagum na, “I’m here na sa Davao. At makakarating ako diyan bago maglunch.” Ang kasama kong lalaki ay nakisuyo na may iinterview pa sa amin na taga-GMA at hinintay pa namin. Ang kasama kong babae ay nagpaiwan sa office hinintay na dumating ang susundong anak. Paglabas namin ay nandoon na ang taga-GMA at ininterview na ang kasama kong lalaki. Hindi ako nagpainterview sa dahilang binanggit ko na noon. Bago umalis ang taga-GMA ay listo itong nagtanong sa akin kong may video ba akong nakuha sa trahedyang iyon na wala ko namang kiming binigay sa kanya, provided na i-blurred nya ang mga mukha namin sa videong iyon. Ang reporter na iyon ay nakilala kong si Derf Maiz ng GMA Davao. Bago tuluyang umalis ang taga-GMA ay nakisuyo akong sumakay sa sasakyan nila at magpahatid sa Panacan Crossing para sa makasakay ng bus patungong Tagum. Iniwan ko na ang kasama kong lalaki sa Sasa pagkatapos makapagpaalam. Taga-Bangkal, Davao City siya at iba ang daan papunta sa kanila.
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Nakasakay ako sa Panacan Crossing ng Davao Metro Shuttle na bus papuntang Tagum. Tulala ako sa bus at pagod na pagod.
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
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Ang Paglubog ng SuperFerry 9 at Ang Kaligtasan
06 September 2009 (Sunday)
At or About 2:00 AM
Nagising ako sa malakas na kalabog na nagmumula sa ilalim ng barko na kasabay ang biglang pagtagilid ng barko. Bigla akong tumayo at napasilip sa ibang kuwarto. Nagkakagulo na sila sa pagsuot ng life vest kayat sumigaw na sa aking mga kasamahan na buksan ang cabinet ng lifevest. Dali-dali naming kinuha ang mga lifevests at isinuot. “Takbo kayo palabas ng kuwarto! Dali… lahat tayo… labas… labas!” Makipot ang pintuan ng exit pero nakalabas kaming lahat papunta sa itaas ng barko. Marami-rami na rin ang mga tao sa itaas ng datnan namin. May ilaw pa ang barko ng makalabas kami at tumutunog pa ang left engine nito. Pinakakapit ang lahat sa lubid para hindi madulas at mahulog. Dinig ko ang iyakan, hiyawan at sigawan ng mga pasahero. Busy ang mga ship crew sa microphone sa pagpapaalala sa lahat na kumapit ng maigi sa gilid ng barko. Ito ay upang ibalanse ang barko para hindi agad-agad tumaob. Habang ang ibang crew ng barko ay abala sa pag-assist sa mga pasahero. Tahimik ang karamihan, may ibang nagkalakas loob na tumawag o nakapagtext pa. suwerte nga lang at may signal ng cellphone sa bahaging iyon ng dagat. Isang babaeng pasahero ang nagmura, sinaway ko siya ng pasigaw. “Pangadye!” sigaw ko. “Pag-ampo mo”. Tumahimik ang nagmumurang babae. Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa railings dahil sinusuportahan ko pa ang lima katao na kumapit sa binti, braso at paa ko. Napakahirap ng kalagayan namin. Buti na lang isang ship crew ang nagsabing ireserba ang lakas sa susunod na mga pangyayari. Nirelax ko ang pagkakahawak sa railings at pinaupo ko ang iba para makaipon ako ng lakas. Nagtanong ako ng oras sa isang lalaki na nagturan na wala pang alas 3 ng umaga. Ilang sandali pa ay namatay ang ilaw ng barko. Dinig ko pa rin ang hiyawan at iyakan ng mga pasahero. Madilim ang langit at ang dagat, napakadilim! Maya-maya ay nagpaputok na ng flare sa langit para makahingi kami ng tulong sa mga nagdaraang barko. Nagliwanag ang langit sa bawat paglipad ng flare nakakadagdag ng pag-asa. Taimtim ang aking pagdarasal sa mga oras na iyon na sanay abutin pa namin ang liwanag ng umaga. Wag sanang ipahintulot ng Diyos na tataob ang barko sa mga oras na ito dahil maraming mapapahamak. Umilaw na ulit ang barko gamit ang kabilang makina. Nabuhayan ako ng loob. Pinapalipat ang ibang pasahero sa kalapit ko sa kabila, malapit sa unahan ng barko papunta sa harapan para mabalanse ang mga tao pero di ko na alintana ito. Pasado alas 4 unang dumating ang barkong M/V Ocean Integrity about 2 kilometers ang layo. Kahit madilim ay kitang kita ko sa kalayuan ang mga lumalangoy na mga pasahero dahil sa suot na orange na lifevest. Marami na ang tumalon sa barko at ang mga nagpalutang-lutang sa dagat gamit ang lifecraft, may mga lumalangoy papalapit sa kinaroroonan ng barko. Maraming lifecraft na ang nailaunched ng mga ship crew sa tubig at marami na ang nakasampa nito. Di rin nagtagal ay dumating pa ang isang barko, ang M/V Myriad, mas lalo akong nabuhayan ng loob.
About 5:15 AM hanggang 9:30 AM
Magliliwanag na. Salamat sa Diyos, dininig Mo ang dasal namin. Sa kalayuan ay tanaw ko ang dalawang paparating na navy boat at ilang sandali lang ay may 2 helicopters at 2 EWACS planes ang nakita ko sa langit. Umiikot sila sa amin. Maliwanag na at kitang-kita ko ang takot at pangamba nang bawat pasahero na nakapinta sa kanilang mukha. Nagkita-kita rin kaming magkakuwarto na sina Tantan, Greg at ang anak niyang si Nicole at si Jenalyn. Nagkasundo kaming gumamit ng lubid sa paglangoy. Inayos namin ang mga tali para may makapitan ang mga pasahero. Nang matapos namin ang pagtatali ng mga lubid ay likas nga siguro sa mga Pilipino ang mapaglaro kahit sa nakaambang panganib. “Manigarilyo muna tayo.” Ang yaya ko sa mga kasamahan sabay bigay ng sigarilyo sa kanila. Malakas ang ihip ng hangin kaya medyo hirap sa pagsindi ng sigarilyo. “Baka ito na ang huli nating makapanigarilyo”. Nang matapos ang paninigarilyo ay minabuti naming siguruhin ang mga pagkakatali ng mga lubid para walang madidisgrasya sa paghawak nito ng mga pasahero. Naisipan na naman naming magpapicture at ang biro pa nga ni Tantan ay para mailagay sa friendster niya. Gamit ang kanyang sariling cellphone ay kinuhanan ako ni Tantan ng picture at kinuhanan ko rin siya ng picture. Naisipan rin ni Tantan na kunan ng short video ang aming kalagayan sa barko ng mga oras na iyon habang nakatagilid na ito. Sa gilid ng mababang parte ng barko balak naming bumaba. Pinalipat na namin ang mga matatandang babae at lalake, mga babaeng may karga-kargang anak at mga babaeng naglalakbay na mag-isa sa gawing iyon ng barko. Pinahawak namin sila sa lubid para pumunta sa gitna ng barko dahil andoon ang jacob ladder at nang makababa na sila doon. Nang mailipat na ang mga pasahero malapit sa jacob ladder ay naisipan ni Tantan na tumulong sa paglaunch ng lifecraft dahil may 6 pang natitira sa gawing left side ng barko. With the direction of the ship captain, 3 ang nailaunched namin, 2 sa kaliwa ang successful na nailaunched, bumuka at naihulog sa tubig at ang 1 sa kanan na lumubo sa bakal na hagdanan ng barko, bumara at di na maalis doon. Sa kabilang ibaba ng barko ay dinig ko ang galit na babaeng crew habang nagbibigay ng instruction sa mga pasahero na madaliin ang pagkilos papunta sa kabila sa may jacob ladder para makalusong na sa tubig dahil malapit na talagang tataob ang barko. Pumunta kami malapit sa kinaroroonan ng ship captain. Pinatatalon na niya ang mga pasahero dahil mataas na ang pagtagilid ng barko, siguro about 45 degrees na ito. Habang namamaybay kami sa lubid ay sinalo pa namin ang 2 backpacks na sabi ay may lamang importeng documents ng barko at inilagay namin sa tabi para makuha ng inatasang ship crew. Sa parteng malapit sa jacob ladder ay naratnan namin ang mga kasamahan ko sa kuwarto, ang mga matatandang babae at lalake, mga inang karga ang anak at mga babae. Sumigaw ako na talon na… tumalon na kayo! Doon ko napagtanto kung bakit ayaw nilang tumalon. Mataas pa pala bago ka sumayad sa tubig na sa tantiya ko ay may taas ito na 3 palapag ng gusali mula sa kinatungtungan ko. Hiyawan at iyakan pa rin ang mga pasahero lalo na ang mga bata. Hayaan nyong umiyak ang mga bata. Sige talon na… talon na… tagilid na masyado ang barko… talon na… talon na… pero walang nagkusang tumalon sa pagsusumamo ko. Pinuntahan ko si Greg at kinausap ako sa plano para sa anak niya. Tapos na niyang maitali ang malong na paglalagyan ng anak. Sabi niya mauuna siyang bababa sa jacob ladder at ilalagay ko ang anak niya sa loob ng malong at dahan-dahan ko itong ibababa sa tubig. Aali-aligid lang ang navy boat at isang rubber boat. Lumangoy na si Greg pero kinuha siya ng navy boat para isampa. Humanap ako ng timing na kung malapit na ang navy boat at ang rubber boat ay mabilisan kong ibababa si Nicole sa tubig at di nagtagal ay papalapit na nga ang rubber boat. Mabilisan kong ibinaba ang lubid at sinabi ko kay Nicole na wag matakot. Sinigawan ko ang nasa rubber boat na “Bata, kunin nyo ang bata sa loob ng malong!” Successful na nakuha nila ang batang si Nicole. Tatagilid na talaga ang barko dahil may narinig akong kalabugan sa may unahan ng barko. Ang malakas na ingay na yon ay nagkalaglagan na pala ang mga container na nasa harapan ng barko. “Ambak na mo! Ambak na mo!” “Mao na ni! Mao na ni!” “Nay, ambak na!” At tumalon na ako sa dagat. Nang lumutang ako, nakita ko ang mga container na patuloy na nagsilaglagan na sa tubig isa isa. Timing na nadoon ang navy boat at ang rubber boat. Lumangoy ako papalapit sa navy boat na ilang dipa lang ang layo sa akin. Inabot ko ang mga kamay ko sa mga navy men at sumampa na sa navy boat. Hingal na hingal… di ko napansin na nasugatan pala ako sa may kaliwang tuhod. Siguro sa pagsampa ko sa navy boat, nalaman ko na lamang ng humapdi na ito. Nang makasampa na sa navy boat ay tumulong ako sa pagsampa ng 3 pang mga pasahero mula sa tubig. Sinigawan ko iyong iba na nasa tubig pa na magpaanod-anod lang, aayon sa galaw ng tubig para di malunod. Tinanong ko ang isang matandang lalake kung anong oras na. 9:30 AM ang sabi niya. Kitang-kita ko ang pagtaob ng barko ng tuluyan (bottoms up completely). Maraming tao pa rin sa tubig – may bata, mga babae, matatanda… lahat sila ay naisalba. Salamat sa Diyos na walang namatay sa lahat ng tumalon nang maliwanag na. Doon ko nalaman ang namatay na lalake at ang karga nitong bata. Sa pagkakaalam ko ay bumagok ang ulo ng lalake sa barko dahil siguro sa pagkataranta at ang bata na nabitiwan niya ay posibleng nalunod. Dumating papalapit sa amin ang isa pang navy boat. Nakuha at nailigtas na ang lahat na mga pasaherong nakalutang kanikanina lamang sa bahaging iyon ng dagat. Si Greg ay nasa kabilang navy boat. Nagdikit ang 2 navy boat at sumampa si Greg sa aming sinasakyang navy boat para kunin ang anak niyang si Nicole na di ko alam ay nasa loob pala ng sinasakyan kong navy boat. Matapos alamin ng mga navy men na wala nang natirang taong lumulutang ay nilisan na namin ang lugar para i-transfer kami sa isang rescue ship ang M/V Myriad na nasa di kalayuan lamang. Nang malapit na kami sa M/V Myriad ay nakita kong maraming survivors ang naroon sa itaas. Tuwa at lungkot ang aming naramdaman dahil may ibang survivors na wala ang mahal nila sa buhay. Isang ina ang iyak ng iyak at nag-alala sa anak niya na inalo ko na lamang na baka nasa M/V Myriad na. Nagkatotoo ang aking pag-alo sa kanya dahil nakita niya ang kanyang anak bago pa man kami nakasampa sa rescue ship.
Past 10 am ~ 2:30 PM
Marami kaming sumampa sa M/V Myriad mula sa 2 Navy patrol boat. Si Greg ay akay akay ang kanyang 4 na taong gulang na anak na si Nicole at abot abot ang pasasalamat sa akin. Nagkita-kita kami ng mga ibang pasahero na nakilala ko sa barko. Kamayan at tapikan ng likod tanda ng pagpapasalamat na nakaligtas kami sa naturang trahedya. Ang iba ay tahimik lang at parang hindi makapaniwala na naligtas sila. Sa paglipat namin sa M/V Myriad ay abot abot pa rin ang buntunghininga ng ilang nakaligtas at ang iba ay ikuniwento sa kapwa survivors ang mga nangyari sa kanilang pagtalon sa barko at kung paano sinagupa ang alon at ang paglutanglutang sa tubig upang maisalba lamang ang sarili at mahal sa buhay. Marami ang umiiyak nawala kasi sa kanilang paglangoy ang mahal sa buhay at napawalay ng magkanyakanya nang lumangoy para mailigtas ang sarili. Pinapunta kami sa may likuran ng barko, mas lalo akong natuwa nang makita ko doon ang matandang babaeng kasama ang kanyang apo. Ang matandang ito ang sinabihan ko bago ako tumalon sa tubig na “Nay, ambak na… ambak na… lulubog na ang barko.” Tinapik ko siya sa balikat at nagpasalamat sa Diyos na nakita ko siyang nakaligtas kasama ang kanyang apo. Marami pa akong mga nakilala na nakaligtas. Salamat sa Diyos na nakaligtas kaming lahat – Si Tantan, Greg, Nicole, Jenalyn at ako. Uminom kami ng malamig na tubig na bigay nga mga tagabarko at least naibsan ang nararamdaman sa sinapit ilang oras lang ang nakaraan at para pawiin na rin ang uhaw na naramdaman. Pahinga at kuwentuhan, may nag-alok ng sigarilyo at nanigarilyo kami habang nakaupo sa sahig ng barko. Kasama ko si Tantan sa paglibot ng barko, nadaanan ko ang batang nalunod si Patrick James, tinabunan ng makapal na kumot na kulay brown. May nakabantay na dalawang sundalong Navy na kasama namin sa barko. Pumunta kami sa ikatlong palapag ng barko para may lugar kaming mapagpahingaan at nakakita kami ng lugar na di gaanong maraming tao. Naupo kami sa sahig ni Tantan at nagkuwentuhan sa mga nagdaang nangyari sa amin. Di ako lubos na makapaniwala sa mga pangyayari ilang oras lamang ang nakaraan. Doon na namin hinintay at pinalipas ang mga oras hanggang sa pagdaung ng barkong M/V Myriad sa Zamboanga Port.
At or About 2:00 AM
Nagising ako sa malakas na kalabog na nagmumula sa ilalim ng barko na kasabay ang biglang pagtagilid ng barko. Bigla akong tumayo at napasilip sa ibang kuwarto. Nagkakagulo na sila sa pagsuot ng life vest kayat sumigaw na sa aking mga kasamahan na buksan ang cabinet ng lifevest. Dali-dali naming kinuha ang mga lifevests at isinuot. “Takbo kayo palabas ng kuwarto! Dali… lahat tayo… labas… labas!” Makipot ang pintuan ng exit pero nakalabas kaming lahat papunta sa itaas ng barko. Marami-rami na rin ang mga tao sa itaas ng datnan namin. May ilaw pa ang barko ng makalabas kami at tumutunog pa ang left engine nito. Pinakakapit ang lahat sa lubid para hindi madulas at mahulog. Dinig ko ang iyakan, hiyawan at sigawan ng mga pasahero. Busy ang mga ship crew sa microphone sa pagpapaalala sa lahat na kumapit ng maigi sa gilid ng barko. Ito ay upang ibalanse ang barko para hindi agad-agad tumaob. Habang ang ibang crew ng barko ay abala sa pag-assist sa mga pasahero. Tahimik ang karamihan, may ibang nagkalakas loob na tumawag o nakapagtext pa. suwerte nga lang at may signal ng cellphone sa bahaging iyon ng dagat. Isang babaeng pasahero ang nagmura, sinaway ko siya ng pasigaw. “Pangadye!” sigaw ko. “Pag-ampo mo”. Tumahimik ang nagmumurang babae. Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa railings dahil sinusuportahan ko pa ang lima katao na kumapit sa binti, braso at paa ko. Napakahirap ng kalagayan namin. Buti na lang isang ship crew ang nagsabing ireserba ang lakas sa susunod na mga pangyayari. Nirelax ko ang pagkakahawak sa railings at pinaupo ko ang iba para makaipon ako ng lakas. Nagtanong ako ng oras sa isang lalaki na nagturan na wala pang alas 3 ng umaga. Ilang sandali pa ay namatay ang ilaw ng barko. Dinig ko pa rin ang hiyawan at iyakan ng mga pasahero. Madilim ang langit at ang dagat, napakadilim! Maya-maya ay nagpaputok na ng flare sa langit para makahingi kami ng tulong sa mga nagdaraang barko. Nagliwanag ang langit sa bawat paglipad ng flare nakakadagdag ng pag-asa. Taimtim ang aking pagdarasal sa mga oras na iyon na sanay abutin pa namin ang liwanag ng umaga. Wag sanang ipahintulot ng Diyos na tataob ang barko sa mga oras na ito dahil maraming mapapahamak. Umilaw na ulit ang barko gamit ang kabilang makina. Nabuhayan ako ng loob. Pinapalipat ang ibang pasahero sa kalapit ko sa kabila, malapit sa unahan ng barko papunta sa harapan para mabalanse ang mga tao pero di ko na alintana ito. Pasado alas 4 unang dumating ang barkong M/V Ocean Integrity about 2 kilometers ang layo. Kahit madilim ay kitang kita ko sa kalayuan ang mga lumalangoy na mga pasahero dahil sa suot na orange na lifevest. Marami na ang tumalon sa barko at ang mga nagpalutang-lutang sa dagat gamit ang lifecraft, may mga lumalangoy papalapit sa kinaroroonan ng barko. Maraming lifecraft na ang nailaunched ng mga ship crew sa tubig at marami na ang nakasampa nito. Di rin nagtagal ay dumating pa ang isang barko, ang M/V Myriad, mas lalo akong nabuhayan ng loob.
About 5:15 AM hanggang 9:30 AM
Magliliwanag na. Salamat sa Diyos, dininig Mo ang dasal namin. Sa kalayuan ay tanaw ko ang dalawang paparating na navy boat at ilang sandali lang ay may 2 helicopters at 2 EWACS planes ang nakita ko sa langit. Umiikot sila sa amin. Maliwanag na at kitang-kita ko ang takot at pangamba nang bawat pasahero na nakapinta sa kanilang mukha. Nagkita-kita rin kaming magkakuwarto na sina Tantan, Greg at ang anak niyang si Nicole at si Jenalyn. Nagkasundo kaming gumamit ng lubid sa paglangoy. Inayos namin ang mga tali para may makapitan ang mga pasahero. Nang matapos namin ang pagtatali ng mga lubid ay likas nga siguro sa mga Pilipino ang mapaglaro kahit sa nakaambang panganib. “Manigarilyo muna tayo.” Ang yaya ko sa mga kasamahan sabay bigay ng sigarilyo sa kanila. Malakas ang ihip ng hangin kaya medyo hirap sa pagsindi ng sigarilyo. “Baka ito na ang huli nating makapanigarilyo”. Nang matapos ang paninigarilyo ay minabuti naming siguruhin ang mga pagkakatali ng mga lubid para walang madidisgrasya sa paghawak nito ng mga pasahero. Naisipan na naman naming magpapicture at ang biro pa nga ni Tantan ay para mailagay sa friendster niya. Gamit ang kanyang sariling cellphone ay kinuhanan ako ni Tantan ng picture at kinuhanan ko rin siya ng picture. Naisipan rin ni Tantan na kunan ng short video ang aming kalagayan sa barko ng mga oras na iyon habang nakatagilid na ito. Sa gilid ng mababang parte ng barko balak naming bumaba. Pinalipat na namin ang mga matatandang babae at lalake, mga babaeng may karga-kargang anak at mga babaeng naglalakbay na mag-isa sa gawing iyon ng barko. Pinahawak namin sila sa lubid para pumunta sa gitna ng barko dahil andoon ang jacob ladder at nang makababa na sila doon. Nang mailipat na ang mga pasahero malapit sa jacob ladder ay naisipan ni Tantan na tumulong sa paglaunch ng lifecraft dahil may 6 pang natitira sa gawing left side ng barko. With the direction of the ship captain, 3 ang nailaunched namin, 2 sa kaliwa ang successful na nailaunched, bumuka at naihulog sa tubig at ang 1 sa kanan na lumubo sa bakal na hagdanan ng barko, bumara at di na maalis doon. Sa kabilang ibaba ng barko ay dinig ko ang galit na babaeng crew habang nagbibigay ng instruction sa mga pasahero na madaliin ang pagkilos papunta sa kabila sa may jacob ladder para makalusong na sa tubig dahil malapit na talagang tataob ang barko. Pumunta kami malapit sa kinaroroonan ng ship captain. Pinatatalon na niya ang mga pasahero dahil mataas na ang pagtagilid ng barko, siguro about 45 degrees na ito. Habang namamaybay kami sa lubid ay sinalo pa namin ang 2 backpacks na sabi ay may lamang importeng documents ng barko at inilagay namin sa tabi para makuha ng inatasang ship crew. Sa parteng malapit sa jacob ladder ay naratnan namin ang mga kasamahan ko sa kuwarto, ang mga matatandang babae at lalake, mga inang karga ang anak at mga babae. Sumigaw ako na talon na… tumalon na kayo! Doon ko napagtanto kung bakit ayaw nilang tumalon. Mataas pa pala bago ka sumayad sa tubig na sa tantiya ko ay may taas ito na 3 palapag ng gusali mula sa kinatungtungan ko. Hiyawan at iyakan pa rin ang mga pasahero lalo na ang mga bata. Hayaan nyong umiyak ang mga bata. Sige talon na… talon na… tagilid na masyado ang barko… talon na… talon na… pero walang nagkusang tumalon sa pagsusumamo ko. Pinuntahan ko si Greg at kinausap ako sa plano para sa anak niya. Tapos na niyang maitali ang malong na paglalagyan ng anak. Sabi niya mauuna siyang bababa sa jacob ladder at ilalagay ko ang anak niya sa loob ng malong at dahan-dahan ko itong ibababa sa tubig. Aali-aligid lang ang navy boat at isang rubber boat. Lumangoy na si Greg pero kinuha siya ng navy boat para isampa. Humanap ako ng timing na kung malapit na ang navy boat at ang rubber boat ay mabilisan kong ibababa si Nicole sa tubig at di nagtagal ay papalapit na nga ang rubber boat. Mabilisan kong ibinaba ang lubid at sinabi ko kay Nicole na wag matakot. Sinigawan ko ang nasa rubber boat na “Bata, kunin nyo ang bata sa loob ng malong!” Successful na nakuha nila ang batang si Nicole. Tatagilid na talaga ang barko dahil may narinig akong kalabugan sa may unahan ng barko. Ang malakas na ingay na yon ay nagkalaglagan na pala ang mga container na nasa harapan ng barko. “Ambak na mo! Ambak na mo!” “Mao na ni! Mao na ni!” “Nay, ambak na!” At tumalon na ako sa dagat. Nang lumutang ako, nakita ko ang mga container na patuloy na nagsilaglagan na sa tubig isa isa. Timing na nadoon ang navy boat at ang rubber boat. Lumangoy ako papalapit sa navy boat na ilang dipa lang ang layo sa akin. Inabot ko ang mga kamay ko sa mga navy men at sumampa na sa navy boat. Hingal na hingal… di ko napansin na nasugatan pala ako sa may kaliwang tuhod. Siguro sa pagsampa ko sa navy boat, nalaman ko na lamang ng humapdi na ito. Nang makasampa na sa navy boat ay tumulong ako sa pagsampa ng 3 pang mga pasahero mula sa tubig. Sinigawan ko iyong iba na nasa tubig pa na magpaanod-anod lang, aayon sa galaw ng tubig para di malunod. Tinanong ko ang isang matandang lalake kung anong oras na. 9:30 AM ang sabi niya. Kitang-kita ko ang pagtaob ng barko ng tuluyan (bottoms up completely). Maraming tao pa rin sa tubig – may bata, mga babae, matatanda… lahat sila ay naisalba. Salamat sa Diyos na walang namatay sa lahat ng tumalon nang maliwanag na. Doon ko nalaman ang namatay na lalake at ang karga nitong bata. Sa pagkakaalam ko ay bumagok ang ulo ng lalake sa barko dahil siguro sa pagkataranta at ang bata na nabitiwan niya ay posibleng nalunod. Dumating papalapit sa amin ang isa pang navy boat. Nakuha at nailigtas na ang lahat na mga pasaherong nakalutang kanikanina lamang sa bahaging iyon ng dagat. Si Greg ay nasa kabilang navy boat. Nagdikit ang 2 navy boat at sumampa si Greg sa aming sinasakyang navy boat para kunin ang anak niyang si Nicole na di ko alam ay nasa loob pala ng sinasakyan kong navy boat. Matapos alamin ng mga navy men na wala nang natirang taong lumulutang ay nilisan na namin ang lugar para i-transfer kami sa isang rescue ship ang M/V Myriad na nasa di kalayuan lamang. Nang malapit na kami sa M/V Myriad ay nakita kong maraming survivors ang naroon sa itaas. Tuwa at lungkot ang aming naramdaman dahil may ibang survivors na wala ang mahal nila sa buhay. Isang ina ang iyak ng iyak at nag-alala sa anak niya na inalo ko na lamang na baka nasa M/V Myriad na. Nagkatotoo ang aking pag-alo sa kanya dahil nakita niya ang kanyang anak bago pa man kami nakasampa sa rescue ship.
Past 10 am ~ 2:30 PM
Marami kaming sumampa sa M/V Myriad mula sa 2 Navy patrol boat. Si Greg ay akay akay ang kanyang 4 na taong gulang na anak na si Nicole at abot abot ang pasasalamat sa akin. Nagkita-kita kami ng mga ibang pasahero na nakilala ko sa barko. Kamayan at tapikan ng likod tanda ng pagpapasalamat na nakaligtas kami sa naturang trahedya. Ang iba ay tahimik lang at parang hindi makapaniwala na naligtas sila. Sa paglipat namin sa M/V Myriad ay abot abot pa rin ang buntunghininga ng ilang nakaligtas at ang iba ay ikuniwento sa kapwa survivors ang mga nangyari sa kanilang pagtalon sa barko at kung paano sinagupa ang alon at ang paglutanglutang sa tubig upang maisalba lamang ang sarili at mahal sa buhay. Marami ang umiiyak nawala kasi sa kanilang paglangoy ang mahal sa buhay at napawalay ng magkanyakanya nang lumangoy para mailigtas ang sarili. Pinapunta kami sa may likuran ng barko, mas lalo akong natuwa nang makita ko doon ang matandang babaeng kasama ang kanyang apo. Ang matandang ito ang sinabihan ko bago ako tumalon sa tubig na “Nay, ambak na… ambak na… lulubog na ang barko.” Tinapik ko siya sa balikat at nagpasalamat sa Diyos na nakita ko siyang nakaligtas kasama ang kanyang apo. Marami pa akong mga nakilala na nakaligtas. Salamat sa Diyos na nakaligtas kaming lahat – Si Tantan, Greg, Nicole, Jenalyn at ako. Uminom kami ng malamig na tubig na bigay nga mga tagabarko at least naibsan ang nararamdaman sa sinapit ilang oras lang ang nakaraan at para pawiin na rin ang uhaw na naramdaman. Pahinga at kuwentuhan, may nag-alok ng sigarilyo at nanigarilyo kami habang nakaupo sa sahig ng barko. Kasama ko si Tantan sa paglibot ng barko, nadaanan ko ang batang nalunod si Patrick James, tinabunan ng makapal na kumot na kulay brown. May nakabantay na dalawang sundalong Navy na kasama namin sa barko. Pumunta kami sa ikatlong palapag ng barko para may lugar kaming mapagpahingaan at nakakita kami ng lugar na di gaanong maraming tao. Naupo kami sa sahig ni Tantan at nagkuwentuhan sa mga nagdaang nangyari sa amin. Di ako lubos na makapaniwala sa mga pangyayari ilang oras lamang ang nakaraan. Doon na namin hinintay at pinalipas ang mga oras hanggang sa pagdaung ng barkong M/V Myriad sa Zamboanga Port.
Ito ang original na video na kuha ni Nathaniel Velasco habang patagilid na ang barko. Kitang kita ang mga mukha namin sa videong ito at dinig na dinig mo ang iyakan ng mga bata. Ang videong ito ay binigay namin sa GMA Davao with blurred faces. To protect our identity, you may download the video intended for personal use only. Salamat po.
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