DOTr grounds shipping line’s fleet after sinking of ferry off Basilan

2026-01-27 - 04:29

PAGADIAN CITY — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the grounding of the entire passenger fleet of Aleson Shipping Lines following the sinking of one of its ferries off Basilan province, which left at least 18 people dead and over 300 rescued. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced the move during a press briefing