The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Southeastern Mindanao confirmed on Saturday, 24 January, that at least seven bodies believed to be part of the 15-person crew of the sunken MBCA Amejara have been recovered along Sarangani’s shores. Search teams said the bodies were wearing life vests and were found among debris identified as coming from the missing motorbanca, which vanished earlier this week in the Davao Gulf.

Develos, J. (2026, January 25). 7 bodies recovered from sunken Davao boat. Daily Tribune, p. B13.