Basilan ferry deaths draw focus to Aleson Shipping’s political ties
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/basilan-ferry-aleson-shipping-lines-maritime-incidents-political-ties/
CA: Sulpicio Lines must pay kin of M/V Princess of the Stars victims P230M in damages
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/court-appeals-sulpicio-lines-pay-kin-mv-princess-stars-victims-damages-august-2025/
The vessel's whereabouts were unknown until 1990, when it was found at a depth of 110 metres. Since 1997, only submersibles have made the venture.