PTV team, binalikan ang Talim Island kung saan lumubog ang isang pampasaherong bangka noong July 27 na ikinamatay ng 27 katao
PTV team, binalikan ang Talim Island kung saan lumubog ang isang pampasaherong bangka noong July 27 na ikinamatay ng 27 katao
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00:00 Authorities are now strictly monitoring the ships that are sailing towards Talim Island. This is the next of the tragedies that happened last July. Ryan Leziguez has more.
00:17 On July 27, the people of Talim Island were in fear after a ship sank. The ship was cut off by a gust of wind, accompanied by rain. The island was filled with debris.
00:33 The authorities were able to recover 10 passengers, 27 of whom were killed and 47 were rescued. More than a month after the incident, the island was once again in a dire situation.
00:50 I returned to the port. The authorities are strictly monitoring the ship, from writing the manifesto to wearing life vests.
01:02 People of the Philippine Coast Guard and PNP were also monitored to ensure that there was no overloading.
01:09 We added more people to the list of people deployed there for public assistance and for their safety inspection before the motor boats left.
01:21 At the same time, we separated the large-scale cargo and allowed them to carry limited hand-carry baggage.
01:32 But the fear that the tragedy brought to the people of Talim Island seemed to have reached its peak.
01:39 Leia, who is 68 years old, was born and raised on the island. She is used to daily trips. But after the incident this July, she was overwhelmed by fear whenever a ship sank.
01:55 You just remember that you were in a situation where you were afraid and you couldn't get out of it.
02:05 The weather is gloomy and sometimes heavy rain falls here in Binangonan. But the boats' journey to Talim Island continues.
02:14 The boats' journey is suspended when there is a storm and the place is placed under storm warning signal number 1.
02:23 To avoid the tragedy like what happened last July, people and cargo are now separated.
02:31 Aside from the storm, another thing that the residents are afraid of is the sudden stop of what they call "unos" which also hit the MB Princess Aya.
02:41 The wind suddenly turned dark. It's like it's going to rain. It's dark. Then when the rain comes, the wind suddenly turns dark.
02:53 It's like a storm.
02:55 It's also heavy and long. For example, it's strong. It's also 10 to 15 minutes. Even if there's a run, the boat will be stopped.
03:08 Some bankers admitted that they are afraid of the tragedy.
03:12 Of course, we are all afraid of that situation because we didn't expect that to happen.
03:21 What are you doing to avoid that situation?
03:24 Of course, we should be wearing life jackets, sitting down, and not being around people.
03:32 The PCG will conduct a seminar for bankers from September 4 to 8.
03:39 We will teach them what they should do if there is an emergency like that.
03:46 We will evaluate them personally so we can see their ability if the same incident will happen again.
03:57 Ryan Lizigues, for the nation.