Chinese vessel capsizes off Rizal, 2 dead, 9 missing
A Chinese vessel capsized off Rizal in Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in two fatalities.
The deceased include a Filipino crew member and a Chinese citizen who died upon arrival at the hospital.
The ship was preparing to set sail with sand cargo when it capsized, leaving three Chinese and six Filipino crew members missing.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the missing individuals, including underwater searches by divers attempting to locate any signs of life.
Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan directed efforts to focus on recovery while maintaining preventive measures.
The cause of the sinking remains unknown.
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