Technical divers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), braving the strong underwater currents off Baluk-Baluk Island in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, have identified the “possible location” of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank while on its way to Sulu more than a week ago. In a public advisory on Wednesday, the PCG said the breakthrough came during their dive operations on Tuesday, some eight days after the Jan. 26 tragedy.

Dumalag, G., & Agonoy, L. (2026, February 5). PCG tags 'possible location' of sunken ferry off Basilan. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.