6 Sulpicio Lines passengers confirmed dead; names of 28 survivors released

MANILA , Philippines - Six passengers of MV Princess of Stars have been confirmed dead as of Monday morning, according to a list obtained by GMANews.TV from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Julie Q. Mendoza is the only one identified among the casualties. Two females, two children, and another dead passenger have yet to be identified, the PCG said. Meanwhile, the PCG has released the names of the 28 survivors who are currently staying in Quezon province. They are as follows: 1. Jessie Buot 2. Oliver Amurin 3. Jesus Junaco 4. Renato Barro Lunarias (crew) 5. Rey Paguin 6. Danilo Delplansa 7. Richie Tayuntong 8. Gerry Pelenor 9. Philip Vasquez 10. Uriel Luguban 11. Ralph Alain dela Peña 12. Carlo Jason Aravis 13. Rodel Laborte 14. Phil Gilig 15. Jose Marie Garbo 16. Niño Lauros 17. Ruporta Tan 18. Ciriaco Nunez 19. Fausto Colls 20. Francisco Batula 21. Vicente Vernas 22. Reynante Ardina 23. Exuperto Pendon 24. Jonathan Pendon 25. Susan Lisbo 26. Minerva Toremucha 27. Antonio Cosep 28. Ronie Relativo The PCG said it is still continuing search operations. - Johanna Camille Sisante, GMANews.TV>