The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday said Japan was expected to conduct an aerial search operation for the 40 missing crewmen from the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand of the sunken Panamanian cargo vessel. “As the area is still pounded by gusty winds, search by patrol boat is not possible at this time,” the DFA said. The department expressed hopes that the other Filipino seafarers will soon be found.

Requejo, R. E., & Ramos-Araneta, M. (2020, September 8). Search for missing ship crew continues. Manila Standard, p. A3.