The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues searching for three fishermen who failed to return home on Christmas Eve after a fishing venture in Bato, Catanduanes.

Two fishermen onboard an unnamed motorbanca departed from Barangay San Vicente, while two other fishermen left Barangay Palnab Del Norte — both part of Virac, Catanduanes — on 23 December 2022 and failed to return home.

During the search and rescue (SAR) operations, a stranded fisherman was found along the coastline of Barangay Nagcalsot in Rapu-Rapu, Albay.

He was identified as Norman Lim, a resident of Barangay Planab, Virac, Catanduanes. The barangay officials confirmed that he was in good physical condition.

As of press time, the following fishermen are still missing:

1) Domingo Borrila Jr, 44

2) Jason Mandasoc, 39

3) Arnel Araojo, 46

The PCG will resume its SAR operations as soon as the weather permits.

Meanwhile, coastal communities and mariners remain on the lookout to assist the PCG in finding the three missing fishermen.

[Progress report to follow]