2 Pinoys dead as vessel capsizes off ScarboroughPhoto released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows a lifeboat from the capsized M/V Devon Bay (inset) during an aerial search for the Singaporean-flagged general cargo vessel carrying an all-Filipino crew of 21 yesterday. Lower photo from the Chinese embassy shows members of the China Coast Guard with a rescued Filipino seafarer, who later received medical treatment. China Coast Guard rescues 15 crewmen; 4 still missingMANILA, Philippines — Two Filipino sailors were reported dead while four are still missing after a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel with 21 all-Filipino crew members capsized yesterday near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal, the Chinese embassy confirmed. The Chinese embassy said as of 12:30 p.m. yesterday, 17 were rescued, of whom 14 were in stable condition. It noted that two crew members have been confirmed dead and one was in critical condition and under emergency medical treatment.

Source: Philippine Star January 23, 2026 16:03 UTC