MANILA, Philippines — Seven fishermen who were reported missing when their boat suffered engine trouble off the coast of Bolinao in Pangasinan were rescued by personnel of the Naval Forces Northern Luzon on Wednesday.
The Northern Luzon Command said the fishermen and their boat FB Sea Hunter were found some 13 nautical miles northwest of Silaqui Island.
The fishermen were turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard. They underwent health screening in adherence to protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.