Rummaging for words...: May 2009

12 killed as boat capsizes on way to Puerto Galera

"Let's all pray for TC Nina Cads eternal repose. She encountered a boat accident yesterday on her way to Puerto Galera." I woke up last sunday with this text message coming from my supervisor TC Mac. I was shocked. I had to read all over again, scroll up and down looking for some twist of joke in his message but booom...it ended there. Her face registered right through my head when another unread message confirmed what the first tried to say, "Nina Cads died in an accident today at Puerto Galera. The boat was hit with big waves and it flipped over. She was declared dead on arrival by the doctor around 3:25pm. She was with TC Mae Benitez during that time. It was Mae's team building, 6 agents joined the activity. We have a total of 8 participants 2 of which were Mae and Nina. All of them survived except Nina. We are now coordinating with local authorities regarding the transport of her body. I have already informed Boss JP and Boss JC. Bodge already informed Nina's family. I already spoke with Nina's father regarding the travel details. Please cascade to your tam and let's offer a prayer for Nina's soul. May she rest in peace." I immediately texted my friend then to gather further information about the accident. I don't know. It's just that I couldn't believe it happened in just a snap of a finger...especially for someone I used to always see in my workplace. Immeasurable pain surfaced me thinking as to how her family and friend would react upon hearing what had happened. I couldn't imagine how it broke their heart..it's way beyond thoughts. Until now, I still get goose bumps all over whenever it crosses my mind. My sincere condolences to the family of the victims. Prayers for them and strength to those who were left behind.

12 Killed as boat capsizes on way to Puerto Galera

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Overloading and tinuturong dahilan ng pagtaob ng nasabing ferry. Sa 42 katao na maximum capacity nito, 55 ang itinakdang sakay ng nasabing sasakyan nitong sabado. Marami sa mga biktimang namatay ay pawang mga bata na sa murang edad ay pinagkaitan na agad ng pagkakataong lumaki at abutin ang kanilang pangarap. Tsk tsk! Hindi ako nagkaroon ng oras para makita ang sakit sa mukha ng mga naiwan nilang pamilya at iba pang mahal sa buhay pero ang isiping nawalan ka, nawalan sila ay sapat na para maramdaman ko na unti-unti lumalatay din ang sakit na iyon sa puso ko. 12 katao ang kailangang mag buwis ng buhay dahil sa malaking kapabayaan at pagiging iresponsable ng mga taong namumuno sa ferry. Huwag tayong sumugal kapag buhay ang pinag uusapan dahil tulad ng buhay ng mga opisyal ng ferry na ito, may mga taong sumasaya dahil sa kanila..mga tao na lumuluha ngayon at umaasa na sana malagpasan din nila ng matiwasay ang alon na dulot ng sakit ng pagkawala.