For Jonel Zafe, 24, the thought of his father, Noel, still missing at sea had dampened the spirit of Christmas. Noel, 41, was among the five fishers from the capital town of Virac in Catanduanes province who ventured out to sea last week but failed to return home on Christmas Eve.

Mier-Manjares, M. A. (2022, Decmber 27). In Catanduanes, kin cling to hope rescuers will find 9 fishers. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A5.