After the tragic disappearance of four fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year, “mother” fishing boat FB Reincris, docked in Barangay Calapandayan here, has been idle and is now for sale. “Since November last year, the boat has stopped operating because my husband seems to be getting nervous. He just joins other boats now because he has lost people,” shares Christina Bausen, 43.

Aglibot, J. R. (2025, September 16). Struggles at sea drive Subic fishing families to abandon boat. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A11.