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WASHINGTON D.C--A "deeply saddened" and "angry" President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo demanded a thorough investigation on the capsizing of the MV Princess of the Stars off Sibuyan Island in Romblon province that killed a number of people, including children.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of life from the typhoon and the ferry tragedy," Arroyo said Tuesday here during a luncheon meeting with reporters.
"I am also angry at what happened with the capsizing of the ferry and demand a thorough investigation to find out exactly what happened, why it happened and (if it) could have been prevented," she said.
Until such investigation, Arroyo said she would not pass blame to anyone.
"The investigation must reveal the facts so I will not assign any blame at this point," she said.
"But rest assured, we'll get to the bottom of this tragedy and hold people accountable if that is what the findings reveal," the President added.
Arroyo, through Press Secretary Jesus Dureza, earlier supported a plan by her allies in the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation into the ferry tragedy.
At least 70 people were reported killed from the incident and about 800 others remain missing.
