Two fishermen from Saranggani town in Davao Occidental who were reported missing after going fishing last February 18 were rescued by the Indonesian Army on February 19 while drifting off Indonesian waters near Marore Island. The Filipino fishermen were identified as Indri Pawi, 52 years old, and Germinyo Pawi, 32, both residents of Barangay Tinina, Balut Island, Saranggani … [Read more...] about 2 Filipino fishermen rescued in Indonesian waters now back home
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PCG rescues 6 persons in Basilan
HADJI MUTAHMAN, BASILAN---The Philippine Coast Guard Basilan Station, Substation Maluso on Tuesday, February 28, rescued six persons after the motorboat they were riding capsized off Pandak Island, Hadji Mutahman town in Basilan province. Coast Guard Petty Officer I Kitchie Kamaluddin and his team rescued skipper Gabby Mundih and five others. The rescued persons came from … [Read more...] about PCG rescues 6 persons in Basilan
LGUs urged to invest in rescue, emergency equipment
ILOILO CITY -- The Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) has encouraged local government units to invest in disaster response equipment. Jose Roberto Nuñez, OCD 6 director, on Saturday said the local chief executives should pay attention to their disaster preparedness and resilience in their areas. Nuñez said disaster management in some LGUs seems to take the … [Read more...] about LGUs urged to invest in rescue, emergency equipment
