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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday, February 14, 2026, commenced underwater operations at the site of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 maritime incident, resulting in the recovery of one…
BALUK-BALUK ISLAND, Basilan — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered five more bodies from the sunken passenger vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 during intensified underwater operations off Baluk-Baluk Island…
Jolo, Sulu — The passenger vessel M/V Prince Majesty of Ibnirezam Shipping Lines was forced to return to the Jolo port just over an hour after departing for Zamboanga City…
February 7, 2026 — Philippines The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has resumed diving and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for the ill-fated MV Trisha Kerstin 3 today following a brief…
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…
Zamboanga City — February 6, 2026 More than 250 passengers and crew members were safely rescued after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mounted a swift and coordinated search and rescue…
Isabela City, Basilan — February 4, 2026 The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully rescued two distressed fishermen after their motorbanca encountered dangerous sea conditions in the waters off Barangay Baluno,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY / BASILAN — As search and retrieval operations continue in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, disturbing questions are mounting over the true number of passengers aboard the…
BASILAN — February 4, 2026 — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has officially located the wreck of MV Trisha Kerstin III in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, marking a…
Surigao City — A potentially disastrous maritime incident was averted after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) swiftly responded to a fire that broke out aboard MV Maria Felisa while it…