3 Indians, 2 boat crew rescued off Batangas

Five people, including three Indians, were rescued after their motor banca stalled off the coast of Batangas last Sunday, the Philippine Coast Guard said Friday.

The Coast Guard said the incident occurred off Matoco Point in Batangas City, prompting skipper Nicasio Royo to request assistance.

A Coast Guard Batangas team aboard an aluminum boat went to the area and rescued the five, who were identified as:

All five were safe, the Coast Guard said.

The motor banca was towed to Sitio Ilaya, Barangay Sta. Clara in Batangas City.

Royo said they were heading for Batangas City from Abra de Ilog when the vessel's engine conked out. — Joel Locsin/LBG/KG, GMA News