The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has successfully rescued two fishermen in the vicinity waters off Orion, Bataan, today, 07 July 2025.

The successful search and rescue (SAR) operation of the Coast Guard Station (CGS) Bataan and BRP Boracay (FPB-2401) was in support of President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.’s commitment to safeguarding lives at sea and ensuring maritime safety across the nation’s territorial waters.

According to CGS Bataan Station Commander, Commander Michael John Encina PCG, the initiative followed a 06 July 2025 report regarding the disappearance of two fishermen who were last seen operating their motorized banca in the vicinity of Pilar, Bataan.

The CGS Bataan immediately activated its SAR team and coordinated with the families of the missing individuals.

At around 9:45AM today, 07 July 2025, BRP Boracay (FPB-2401) sighted two missing fishermen holding on to their half-submerged fishing vessel, roughly 4.7 nautical miles northeast by east of Orion, Bataan.

The Coast Guard SAR team facilitated the safe and swift rescue mission. By 9:50AM, the rescued individuals were safely brought aboard and provided with assistance.

The 24-meter PCG fast patrol boat then proceeded to the Port of Capinpin in Orion where the CGS Bataan, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Orion, and the fishermen’s families were on standby.

Upon arrival, they received immediate medical attention and were transported to the Rural Health Unit (RHU) at Barangay Wawa, Orion, for further evaluation and continuous medical observation.

The CGS Bataan said the successful operation serves as a clear demonstration of the PCG’s unwavering dedication, operational preparedness, and inter-agency coordination in fulfilling its mandates.