The BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS37) of the Philippine Navy has recovered six cadavers, including one on Sunday afternoon, believed to be among the missing passengers and crew of the capsized MBCA Amejara in the waters off Maitum, Sarangani Province. In a press briefing Sunday afternoon, Coast Guard district commander Philipps Soria said search, rescue and retrieval operations are still ongoing for the remaining passengers of the boat that capsized sometime last week.

Palo, R. (2026, January 26). 6 bodies recovered from capsized boat. The Manila Times, p. A8.