Batangas, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) yesterday said the repair of the barge where toxic fumes killed three workers in Bauan town was illegal, as the documents submitted to the agency were fake.
Arnie Santiago, Marina enforcement officer, said the contractor, whom they have yet to identify, will be held accountable for the death of the three workers and the hospitalization of three others. – Arnell Ozaeta, Evelyn Macairan