ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Two Malaysian nationals and two Filipinos were rescued from a capsized speedboat in the vicinity of the seawaters off Sibutu Passage, Tawi-Tawi province on Friday. ADVERTISEMENTAdaci said a multi-purpose attack craft BA488 and BRP Juan Magluyan (PC392) were immediately dispatched to locate and conduct rescue and assistance to the said capsized vessel. Adaci said the speedboat was spotted some seven nautical miles west of Bongao Island, Tawi-Tawi. “Without the report of the commercial vessel and the rescue effort of the Philippine Navy, maybe we are already dead. Upon arrival of BA488 and PC392 at Lamion Wharf, Bongao, the rescued individuals were turned over to the Fleet Medical Team of Naval Task Group Tawi-Tawi for proper medical attention.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 09, 2021 11:48 UTC