PCG’s 44-meter ships ferry stranded passengers after Basilan tragedy

MANILA, Philippines — The 44-meter vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ferried stranded passengers in routes where a shipping line — whose operations have been suspended over the fatal Basilan tragedy — served as the sole provider. The PCG said BRP Tubbataha (MRRV-4401) on Friday conducted a free ride program for sea passengers from Isabela