Basilan solon: Investigate firm of sunken ferry for repeat disasters

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has called on Congress to investigate the Zamboanga-based shipping company that owned the ferry that sank off the waters of Basilan province on Jan. 26, killing at least 18 people and leaving 10 others missing. In a privilege speech during plenary on Tuesday, Basilan Rep. Yusop Alano also called for a comprehensive