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PCG continues search for sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan

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MANILA, Philippines — The Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) continues its search and rescue (SAR) operations for those missing from the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin last week. On January 30, 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Technical Diving Group conducted underwater operations to locate the vessel. The day began with a pre-dive briefing … Read more

Navy recovers 4 bodies from sunken vessel off Davao Occidental

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MANILA, Philippines — Four human bodies were recovered on Saturday, January 24, by members of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) during the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the sunken MBCA Amejara in waters southwest of Balut Island in Davao Occidental. Navy rescuers on BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS37) also recovered debris of the sunken vessel … Read more