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Dennis Gasgonia

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<p>The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received 15 survivors and two deceased crew members of M/V Devon Bay during a turnover operation conducted between the PCG and the China Coast Guard (CCG) at approximately 168 nautical miles west off Tambobong, Pangasinan on Sunday.</p><p>According to the PCG, the rescued Filipino crew members were transferred using the rigid-hull inflatable boats of both vessels due to big waves prevailing in the area. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/24/pcg-thanks-china-coast-guard-for-rescuing-17-filipino-sailors-in-distress-1352"><strong>PCG thanks China Coast Guard for rescuing 17 Filipino sailors in distress</strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile, the two bodies that were transferred to the PCG will undergo proper disposition in coordination with concerned authorities and the bereaved families.</p><p>PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said the Coast Guard  thanked the CCG for the humanitarian assistance and cooperation in ensuring safety of life at sea.</p><p>“BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is scheduled to arrive at Pier 13, Port Area, Manila in the early morning of January 26, 2026,” she said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/25/4-bodies-recovered-after-motorbanca-capsized-in-sarangani-4-still-missing-from-m-v-devon-bay-navy-1226"><strong>Search operations continue for passengers and crew of MBCA Amejara, M/V Devon Bay — Navy </strong></a> </div><p>As of press time, BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408) and the PCG Islander aircraft continue search and rescue operations to locate the four remaining missing Filipino crew members in the reported distressed aarea.</p>

<p>The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received 15 survivors and two deceased crew members of M/V Devon Bay during a turnover operation conducted between the PCG and the China Coast Guard (CCG) at approximately 168 nautical miles west off Tambobong, Pangasinan on Sunday.</p>

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received 15 survivors and two deceased crew members of M/V Devon Bay during a turnover operation conducted between the PCG and the China Coast Guard (CCG) at approximately 168 nautical miles west off Tambobong, Pangasinan on Sunday.

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China turns over 15 M/V Devon Bay survivors to PH Coast Guard

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 25, 2026 06:31 PM PHT

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Updated January 25, 2026 06:32 PM PHT

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