Philipps Soria, chief of the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao, said a fishing company operator informed the CGDSEM that four bodies were first found at past 8 a.m. Believed to be passengers, crewmembers of missing recreational boatMANILA, Philippines — Five bodies believed to be passengers and crewmembers of a missing recreational boat were found floating in the waters off Davao region yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Earlier, the PCG advised all vessels and fishing boats sailing along the Davao Gulf – particularly along the coasts of Don Marcelino, Malita and Sta. It was expected to arrive in General Generoso town in Davao Oriental on Jan. 19. “A Navy vessel was sailing near the area where the bodies were found,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star January 24, 2026 23:30 UTC