MANILA, Oct. 16 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued four fisherfolk aboard their disabled fishing boat in the waters of Mariveles, Bataan, on Wednesday.

In a situation report on Thursday, the PCG said BRP Boracay (FPB-2401) began search and rescue (SAR) operations for fishing banca (FBCA) John Vincent at 11 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of the missing boat.

"At around 3:10 a.m. on Wednesday, the said PCG vessel arrived at the area and initiated SAR operations. Several FBCAs in the area were also approached by BRP Boracay for inquiry on the possible sightings of the distressed fishing banca," it said.

At around 4:10 a.m., BRP Boracay located FBCA John Vincent and launched its rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for ini...