Victims’ kin appeal SC’s ship ruling

A motion for reconsideration of a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that cleared a ship executive of criminal liability in the sinking of MV Princess of the Stars six years ago has been filed by families of victims of the tragedy.

In the 30-page motion for reconsideration filed thru the Public Attorney’s Office headed by Persida Acosta, petitioners Purita Hibe, Nissan Laurel, Estella Geli, Arlene Olang, Josephine Padua, Vicenta Chua, Illuminada Timajo, Lilybeth Cunanan, Elorde Ilustrisimo, Bob Illut, Ernesto Clarin, Evelyn Bajet, Larina Matriz, Celerna Calayag and Sonia Manzanilla asked the SC to elevate the case to the en banc where it shall be decided by 15 justices, not just 5 justices.