Five of 10 persons who have been missing since New Year's Day when the motorboat they were riding capsized off the coast of Carles, Iloilo have been confirmed dead. Iloilo Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the casualties were identified as Anthony Bartolome, Jessa Bartolome, JR Besonio, Cristel Jane Rualio, and Cristo Rualio. Rescued were Marivic Bartolome, Ruffa Bartolome, Jeramil Besonio, and Glory Jane Rualio. Meanwhile, Philippine Coast Guard-Iloilo Chief, Lt. Commander Dominador Senador III, said search and rescue operation for the remaining missing person will resume once the weather clears.

Yap, T. (2015, January 4). 5 dead in Iloilo sea mishap. Manila Bulletin, p. 9.