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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – There are now a total of 3,568 returnees from Sabah, according to DILG-ARMM Assistant Secretary Sharifa Pearlsia Dans.
The total includes 230 who arrived in Taganak – part of Sulu’s Turtle Islands group, just off Sabah – on March 19.
Out of the new returnees, 61 are from Basilan, 50 from Sulu, 44 from Zamboanga, and 75 from Tawi-Tawi.
The Philippine Coast Guard has assigned BRP EDSA Dos – a vessel with maximum capacity of 500 – to fetch returnees from Sabah.
On Tuesday, March 19, BRP EDSA Dos fetched a batch of 233 from Taganak. Most of them were children (108) and women.
Bongao Station Commander Lawrence Roque said the Coast Guard is ready to deploy BRP Pampanga – also with maximum 500 capacity – if the need arises. – Rappler.com
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