Fishermen rescue 16 as boat sinks off Bohol

Inquirer.net - Oct 25, 2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — Local fishermen rescued 16 people, including 15 Department of Education (DepEd) personnel, who struggled in rough seas for about 30 to 40 minutes after their motorized boat sank off Getafe, Bohol, shortly after noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The white motorized banca “Laila” sank near Nasingin Island after strong winds and big

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