Loaded with 40,000 liters of gasoline – eight were seriously hurt
The Philippine Coast Guard has ordered for a thorough probe on the cause of the fire that hit a cargo passenger vessel loaded with 40,000 liters of gasoline and other petroleum products where about eight were seriously hurt.
This developed as Coast Guard commandant Vice Admiral Ramon C. Liwag identified the 14 passengers of the MV STC Jeffrey Roy as Nathan Balbona, boat captain; Jerwin Roy Y Vicente,11; Rolly Mangarin, 20; Francisco Rubio, 50; Jameson Ray, 53; Erasco Rosero, 52; Florito Robizo, 33; Ning Rapal, 20 ; Jesmar Ragot, 20; Dinnes Mangarin; Ronito Robizo, 53; Jerson Roy, 50; Jobert Mangarin, 20; and Noe Macalipay.
Coast Guard Station Camarines Sur said pending the outcome of the thorough investigation, the ill-fated vessel is in the custody of the Coast Guard Detachment Pasacao for further investigation and proper disposition.
Source: Journal Online
