DOTr orders Marina to file admin cases vs Aleson over ferry tragedy

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to file administrative cases against the passenger fleet of Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off the coast of Basilan province, killing 51 people. This follows the completion of a maritime investigation by the Philippine