DOLE suspends 6 Atienza shipping vessels after MV June Aster tragedy

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) suspended the operations of six vessels of Atienza Interisland Ferries in relation to the fatal fire incident of MV June Aster, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said on Monday.  Based on the documents shared to media on Monday, the work stoppage order dated October 12 was

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