It was a busy week for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as it safely rescued more than 650 passengers in three separate ferry incidents, the agency reported.

In the most serious accident, personnel from Coast Guard Substation Lucap in Alaminos City, Pangasinan responded to a fire aboard a motor banca on the morning of April 16, rescuing 14 passengers and the boat’s operator.

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