A motor banca sank off Rapu-Rapu, Albay on Friday, Oct. 14, but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) came just in time to rescue all 15 passengers and one boat crew onboard. Motor banca “Rocenz 3” was traversing the vicinity waters of Brgy. Batan en route to Poblacion when it experienced engine trouble around 6:30 a.m., according to boat captain Rogelio Barcelona Jr.

Sadongdong, M. (2022, October 16). Boat sinks off Albay; 16 passengers, crew saved. Tempo, pp. 1, 2.