The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stepped up on Wednesday, Jan. 28, its search and rescue (SAR) operations for the remaining missing passengers of the roll-on/roll-off vessel M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 by deploying technical wreck divers and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in waters off Basilan. PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab confirmed that 19 technical divers have arrived in Zamboanga and are set to begin underwater operations after a briefing at the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao. The team is led by Coast Guard Commander Cheska Jamorol.

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