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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

 

Chiz calls for political 
ceasefire after sea tragedy

Biazon files resolution to probe sinking of ill-fated Princess of the Stars; maritime agencies to be called

By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday called for a political ceasefire and a stop to finger-pointing while all sectors concentrate on search-and-rescue operations for victims of the sinking of the “Princess of the Stars.”

“There is a proper time for political wranglings and for the punishment of those responsible for the sea tragedy but the need of the moment is to focus on efforts to find and rescue survivors,” he said.

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