Search on for 7 fishermen who went missing in West Philippine SeaMANILA, Philippines — Search and rescue operations for seven fishermen who went missing in the West Philippine Sea are still ongoing. According to the PCG, the fishermen said in their last communication that the engine of their boat broke down. Christine Macaraig, owner of FB Narem , said she last received communication through radio from the fishermen at 2:30 p.m. on January 13. The PCG has issued a notice to mariners to inform other vessels passing through the West Philippine Sea about the incident. They have also advised local fishermen to be on the lookout for the missing boat.

Source: Philippine Star January 21, 2020 02:03 UTC