After a week of drifting at sea, four fishermen have been rescued by another fisherman who saw their smoke signal as he was sailing along the waters off Candelaria in Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. PCG spokesman Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said Jhonny Marag, 21, rescued boat skipper Edgar Bejar and his son Jake, Melchor Molato and Arnel Morano on Nov. 15. The PCG commended Marag for helping the distressed fishermen.

Macairan, E. (2023, November 21). 4 missing fishermen rescued off Zambales. The Philippine Star, p. 8.