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Truck with explosives intercepted on ferry
Authorities intercepted a truck carrying around 13 metric tons of blasting and explosive materials aboard the ' St. Francis Xavier' at the Puerto Princesa Port early on Sep 13, 2026. Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other agencies examined sacks and boxes bearing labels such as “Nitro Emulsion Explosives,” “Amex Explosive,” and “Explosive, Blasting, Type B,” along with Class 1.1D and United Nations hazard markings.According to a source, a delivery receipt dated Sep 9, listed 12,500 kilograms, or 500 bags, of “Ammonium Nitrate with Fuel Oil,” 130 cases of EM 1000 emulsion explosives measuring 55 mm by 400 mm and packed at 25 kilograms per case, and smaller quantities of Exel-brand delay and connector materials. Boxes and sacks bearing explosive-material markings were among the cargo inspected. The receipt identified BM Equipment Resources Inc. as the consignee, with an address in Barangay Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City. It listed Sitio Cinco, Barangay Pinuagay, Bataraza, Palawan, as the delivery point. There is no Barangay Pinuagay in Bataraza. The source alleged that the cargo was discreetly transported aboard the vessel despite an alleged prohibition on carrying such materials. The management of 2GO, the shipping line that transported the cargo, was unaware of the shipment.
Ferry delayed due to technical issues and grounding
The 'Saint Fraincis Xavier' with 630 passengers on board suffered technical issues on June 8, 2024, en route to Puerto Princesa. This, coupled with low tide conditions, necessitated a temporary halt in Coron. The vessel ran aground in shallow waters near the pier during low tide while anchored and its power was being restored. Power was brought back at 10 p.m., but the stern of Mthe ferry remained aground. The Marine Environmental Protection Unit and CGS Northeastern Palawan found no oil spill around the vessel. The ship set to return to the port of Coron for assessment before its next sailing. Maritime authorities, including the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), swiftly assessed and cleared the vessel for continued travel once the generator issues were resolved. Passengers who disembarked in Coron were provided with meals and had several options to continue their journey. They could either revalidate their tickets, seek refunds, or arrange alternative travel to Puerto Princesa. The ferry finally reached Puerto Princesa on June 10 at 5.40 a.m. Report with photo: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/vessel-with-106-onboard-runs-aground-off-palawan/ar-BB1nTGuI?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1
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