21-07-2025
4 rescued from capsized boat off Tawi-Tawi
Four people were rescued from a motorized banca that capsized off Pababag Island in Tawi-Tawi.
Personnel of the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) sighted the distressed boat east of Lamion Wharf during routine patrol.
The passengers of the boat were seen signaling for help frantically as they struggled in the water.
Despite rough sea conditions, WMNC personnel rescued the four individuals. The four are now in stable condition.
The four told authorities they were heading to Simunul Island when they encountered strong waves, causing their boat to capsize.
They were turned over to the Naval Intelligence and Security Unit personnel for profiling and assistance.
'This successful rescue mission reinforces the Philippine Navy's operational posture in the southern maritime frontier—a core mandate of WMNC and JTF Poseidon under the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC). It highlights not only the command's vigilance but also its capability to swiftly respond to emergencies across critical sea lanes in the Sulu and Celebes Seas,' WMNC said.
