Three individuals were confirmed dead and seven remained missing after two motorbancas capsized off Caluya Island here around 3 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Region 6 identified the fatalities as Christopher Gajero and Marlon Belleca, both from Bicol; and Mark Dellero of Camarines Sur. They were all onboard MB URE MEA. Their bodies were recovered from the waters off Romblon.

Sornito, I. (2024, August 30). 3 dead, 7 missing after two motorbancas capsize off Caluya. Panay News, p. 4.