NDRRMC: 4 missing after boat rammed by 'Chinese vessel'

At least four fishermen were missing after their fishing boat was allegedly rammed by a Chinese vessel off Northern Luzon Saturday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday. The NDRRMC said at least four fishermen were also rescued from the incident off Magsingal town in Ilocos Sur province. In its 6 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said the fishermen's boat, "Axl John," was damaged after being bumped allegedly by a Chinese vessel while anchored at a payaw or artificial fish shelter. All the fishermen aboard the damaged boat were from Bolinao town in Pangasinan, it added. The NDRRMC identified the missing fishermen as:

Rescued and brought to the Gabriela Silang General Hospital in Vigan City were: The NDRRMC cited initial information from the owner of the damaged boat indicating the "Axl John" was bumped by a Chinese vessel, but did not elaborate. — LBG/DVM, GMA News