The Philippine Coast Guard and the China Coast Guard continued their joint maritime search and rescue operation following the capsizing of a foreign cargo vessel near the Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. According to the embassy, the China Coast Guard pursued its search and rescue efforts on January 23 for crew members who fell into the water after the vessel overturned in waters near the shoal. Four crew members remained unaccounted for.

Dantes, C., & Espiritu, R. (2026, January 25). PH, China coast guards continue search for missing sailors. Manila Standard, pp. A1, A4.