Crash Victims' Kin Seek P130M in Damages From Bus Firm

Relatives of the victims who died in the road crash at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway earlier this month have filed civil cases against Solid North Transit Inc., including its president and the driver involved in the incident.

- By CHRISTINE BOTON

A case was filed at the Quezon City Hall of Justice by the family of Philippine Coast Guard Seawoman 1 Dain Janica Alinas, 32, and her husband Jon-jon, 34, with the support of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, whose department has supervision over the PCG.

The Alinas family is seeking P50 million in damages, citing wrongful death, loss of income and moral and exemplary damages.

A separate case was filed in Antipolo City by the families of other victims, demanding P80 million in damages.