00:00The Philippine Coast Guard or PCG District Western Visayas successfully rescued nine fishermen near Nogas Island in Anini Antique.
00:08This comes after the fishermen's motorboat sank due to strong waves.
00:13The fishermen had been floating for approximately eight hours before help arrived.
00:18The PCG launched a search and rescue operation after receiving a distress call with a BRP Kalanggaman vessel responding to the scene.
00:26The rescued individuals were immediately brought to the Coast Guard station Iloilo for medical assessments and are now reported to be in good condition.
00:35The PCG affirmed its commitment to not only guarding the country's waters, but also in assisting Filipino fishermen.
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