TAGBILARAN CITY — Local fishermen rescued 16 people, including 15 Department of Education (DepEd) personnel, who struggled in rough seas for about 30 to 40 minutes after their motorized boat sank off Getafe, Bohol, shortly after noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The white motorized banca “Laila” sank near Nasingin Island after strong winds and big waves hit the vessel as it returned to mainland Getafe from Barangay Jagoliao, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Getafe. The PCG said the passengers reportedly floated in the water and called for help until local fishermen spotted them and rushed to their aid. […]...

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