Business Group Asks DOTC: 'Let seaworthy vessels sail' by Sunstar Cebu

A business chamber in Cebu asked the transportation department to lift the "wholesale suspension" of Superferry vessels that have passed seaworthiness tests, a move that will save the local economy from "untold losses".

In a letter to Department of Transportation and Communication Secretary Leandro Mendoza dated Sept. 8, 2009, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) asked that vessels certified by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) as seaworthy should be allowed to sail again.

CCCI Also Asks:

• Speedy and impartial probe of SuperFerry 9 sinking
• Joint responsibility for modernization and reform of shipping industry
• Strict law enforcement and close monitoring of compliance to regulations
• Adopting timelines in investigations

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Noynoy is LP Standard-Bearer: 'Will run, will fight' by Sunnex - Sunstar Cebu

Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, exactly 40 days after the death of his mother, former President Corazon Aquino, declared yesterday, September 9, 2009, that he will run for president in next year's elections.

"Bayang Pilipinas, tatakbo po ako sa darating na halalan. Tinatanggap ko po ang hamon na mamuno sa labang ito at ipagpapatuloy ko po ang adhikain ng aking mga magulang (I will run for office in the next election. I accept the challenge to lead this fight and to pursue what my parents apired for)," Aquino said in a press conference at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

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