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MEMBERS of the Philippine Coast Guard continue the search and retrieval operations on the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan. The passenger ferry sank off the coast of Basilan at around 1 a.m. on 26 January.

PCG begins ‘high-risk’ dives into sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3

The Philippine Coast Guard begins high-risk recovery operations on the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, resting 76 meters underwater off Baluk-Baluk Island, after sonar…

5 February 20262 MIN READ

MEMBERS of the Philippine Coast Guard respond to a maritime incident involving a distressed vessel with 210 passengers and 15 crew members near Pangasahan Island, Basilan.

PCG rescues 225 from distressed ferry near Pangasahan Island

Philippine Coast Guard rescues 225 passengers from M/L AS Express 2 off Basilan after mechanical failure; search continues for MV Trisha Kerstin 3 victims,…

4 February 20262 MIN READ

(FILE) MARITIME tragedy Search and recovery efforts continue after sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sank off Basilan. The incident follows a route already marked by maritime accidents, a persistent concern in the Philippines. Maritime officials say this could be a test case for stricter enforcement of domestic ferry safety rules.

New list bares bigger tragedy

The Philippine Coast Guard intensifies deep-water search for missing passengers of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, amid strong…

30 January 20262 MIN READ

New seaport, water system boost Basilan town economic growth

New seaport, water system boost Basilan town economic growth

Basilan public works completes seaport expansion, water system, and solar-lit footbridge in Lantawan, boosting local trade and quality of life.

29 January 20261 MIN READ

THE processing center established by the Zamboanga City government to assist victims and survivors of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 mishap continues to operate on Wednesday at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office compound along Legionnaire Street, Barangay Zone IV.

Sea tragedy: Was faulty cargo lashing to blame?

Survivors recall chaos: No warning, few vests

29 January 20263 MIN READ

MARITIME tragedy Search and recovery efforts continue after sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sank off Basilan. The incident follows a route already marked by maritime accidents, a persistent concern in the Philippines. Maritime officials say this could be a test case for stricter enforcement of domestic ferry safety rules.

Divers deployed: No major oil spill

10 remain missing, including ship captain

28 January 20263 MIN READ

SEA-WORTHY? Passenger-cargo vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Basilan in the early hours of Monday, was built in 1995 and reflagged for Philippine service in 2010. It carried over 350 passengers over rough seas where the mishap happened.

Ferry sinks off Basilan; 18 dead, dozens missing

Among the casualties are women and children, including an infant.

27 January 20263 MIN READ

Google map of Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao del Sur.

Mindanao ambushes spark security concerns

Despite the blast, the mayor’s driver maneuvered the vehicle to safety, pushing through the kill zone as a chaotic exchange of gunfire erupted.

26 January 20262 MIN READ