Cargo Vessel Splits in Two Off Siargao, All 32 Crew Rescued
DAPA, Surigao del Norte — A cargo vessel carrying 32 crew members capsized and broke into two amid rough sea conditions off the waters of Barangay Corregidor in the municipality…
15 Rescued After Passenger Boat Sinks Near Baluk-Baluk Island
A passenger boat carrying crew members and their relatives sank while traveling between islands in Basilan waters, prompting a rapid rescue operation that saved all 15 people onboard. Authorities said…
Braving the Waves: Five Rescued as Boat Sinks off Siargao During Tropical Storm Basyang
DAPA, Siargao — Five people, including a child, were rescued after their boat sank in rough seas off Barangay Union, Dapa, Siargao Island, amid the onslaught of Tropical Storm Basyang…
Jungkung Capsizes Near Isabela City Shore; All 15 Passengers Rescued
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — A small wooden boat locally known as a jungkung traveling from Zamboanga City to Jolo, Sulu capsized and was heavily damaged near the shoreline of Barangay…
7 Bodies Recovered in MBCA Amejara Tragedy; Search Continues for Remaining Missing Passengers
Authorities have recovered seven dead bodies believed to be among the missing passengers of the motorbanca MBCA Amejara, as search and rescue (SAR) operations continue in waters off Southern Mindanao…
Against the Current: Survivor’s Grit Shines as Search Continues for Missing in Sibutu Channel Boat Tragedy
SIBUTU, Tawi-Tawi — In a powerful display of human endurance and sheer will to live, one of the survivors of the capsized outboard motorboat in the treacherous waters of the…
All Aboard Safe After Jungkung Capsizes Near Jolo: Swift Rescue by Coast Guard and Local Responders
Jolo, Sulu – August 5, 2025 — Quick action and coordinated efforts from multiple agencies saved six lives Tuesday night after a Jungkung-type vessel capsized between the waters of Bangas…
18 Rescued After Passenger Boat Capsizes Off Basilan
Maluso, Basilan – July 14, 2025 — At least 18 passengers and crew members were safely rescued after a motorized banca capsized off the coast of Maluso, Basilan, amid rough…
7 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Patikul, Sulu
SULU – Seven individuals, including three minors, were rescued after their motorized boat capsized off the coast of Higad Tanduh, Patikul, Sulu on Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025. According to…
All 20 Passengers Rescued in Motorbanca Capsize Off Jose Abad Santos
Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental — A motorbanca carrying twenty passengers capsized off the waters of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, prompting a swift and successful rescue operation by the…