Tag page - Distressed fishermen

BACOLOD CITY – Three fishermen from Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental were rescued by a Singaporean-flagged bulk carrier in the sea of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday, Jan. 25. The Philippine Coast Guard District Western Visayas said the fishermen were adrift at sea for two days and one night...

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities safely rescued 20 fishermen two hours after they received a distress call from a fishing vessel in the sea of Basilan and Sulu, police said Monday. Police Major Geobani Calle, chief of the Basilan Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA), said the 20 fishermen, all crew of...