Two men who were earlier reported to be missing in Carles town, Province of Iloilo were rescued in the waters of Masbate by crew members of a ship passing through the area.

The persons onboard a motorbanca were identified to be Joecy Bordan, Jr., 22 years old, of Barangay Buaya, Sicogon Island in Carles; and Boni Barrios, 19 years old, from Barangay Gogo, Estancia town in the Province of Iloilo.

According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Carles Iloilo Substation, the two traveled to Cabugao Island to gather “alimasag,” a type of crab, but failed to return on October 22, 2024.

Meanwhile, three others were rescued on October 23, 2024 after their boat capsized.

The three persons were identified as Roman Mahilum, 32 years old; Jonard Bantillo, 22 years old; and Raffy Badayus, 22 years old, all residents of Barangay Tinigban, Carles.

The three were reported missing on October 21, 2024.