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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard is searching for 5 fishermen who went missing some 30 nautical miles away from Scarborough Shoal on November 21.
The missing fishermen were reported to be the following residents of Riverside Lipay, Sta Cruz, Zambales:
- Jack Tabat, 44
- Jimmy Tabnat, 44
- Jessie Aparreci, 29
- Bimboo Requinto , 21
- Allan Rivera, 19
Reports from Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon said a Mr Jereco Taneo reported the missing vessel to the Coast Guard Sub-station in Sta Cruz on the afternoon of Friday, November 25.
Taneo, 51, is the skipper of F/Bca Love Miles – 2. He was on the fishing operation with the F/Bca Antalan Tabat.
The missing fishermen, onboard F/Bca Antalan Tabat, left the Scarborough Shoal area on November 21, at around 6 pm, but were reportedly left behind. Taneo and his crew got back to Sta Cruz at 11:30 pm.
The fishing boat that went missing was painted white and brown and ran on an EZK engine.
PCG Commandant Rear Admiral William Melad directed and dispatched BRP Tubbataha (MRRV-4401) and PCG Islander to conduct search and rescue operations for the missing fishermen.
The PCG also advised fisherfolk and mariners to keep a lookout for the missing banca, and to offer assistance if the boat is found. – Rappler.com
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