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MANILA, Philippines – At least 7 people were reported dead and 5 are missing after a boat capsized off Tawi-Tawi early on Thursday, September 20.
According to DZMM Teleradyo, the 15 other passengers on board the MV Siranan were rescued by joint forces of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Navy and the Maritime Police.
PCG spokesman Commander Armand Balilo said the vessel was traveling from Sipangkot Island to Bongao, capital of Tawi-Tawi, when it suddenly sank at 4 am.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the 5 missing passengers.
Last March, five people were injured when a Malaysian luxury cruise ship caught fire off Mapun Island, in the same area off Tawi-Tawi. – Rappler.com
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