SHIP FIRE. The remains of MV Mercraft 2 off the coast of Baluti Island in Barangay Cawayan, Real, Quezon. Malacanang on Tuesday (May 24, 2022) offered sympathies to the families of the victims. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - Malacanang on Tuesday offered sympathies to the families of the seven victims who died after a ferry carrying 134 passengers and crew members caught fire near the coast of Real, Quezon on Monday. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the fatalities were identified as Viola Impreso, 47; Marivic Samareta, 61; Edna Balanac, 64; Mina Enciso, 57; Charito Escareces, 57; Crisanto Debelles, 51; and Andy Tejares, 54. "Nagpapaabot po ng pakikiramay ang Malacanang sa mga taong nawalan ng mahal sa buhay dahil sa trahedyang nangyari malapit sa port ng Real sa probinsya ng Quezon kung saan ang isang passenger vessel ay nasunog (Malacanang is extending condolences to families who lost their loved ones from the tragedy that took place near the port of Real in the province o
SHIP FIRE. The remains of MV Mercraft 2 off the coast of Baluti Island in Barangay Cawayan, Real, Quezon. Malacanang on Tuesday (May 24, 2022) offered sympathies to the families of the victims. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - Malacanang on Tuesday offered sympathies to the families of the seven victims who died after a ferry carrying 134 passengers and crew members caught fire near the coast of Real, Quezon on Monday. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the fatalities were identified as Viola Impreso, 47; Marivic Samareta, 61; Edna Balanac, 64; Mina Enciso, 57; Charito Escareces, 57; Crisanto Debelles, 51; and Andy Tejares, 54. "Nagpapaabot po ng pakikiramay ang Malacanang sa mga taong nawalan ng mahal sa buhay dahil sa trahedyang nangyari malapit sa port ng Real sa probinsya ng Quezon kung saan ang isang passenger vessel ay nasunog (Malacanang is extending condolences to families who lost their loved ones from the tragedy that took place near the port of Real in the province o
SHIP FIRE. The remains of MV Mercraft 2 off the coast of Baluti Island in Barangay Cawayan, Real, Quezon. Seven persons have died from the incident. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - Seven persons, including two senior citizens, have died on board a fast craft vessel after it caught fire off the waters of Real, Quezon on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In an incident report, the PCG said the MV Mercraft 2 passengers who perished include five females and two males. They were identified as Viola Impreso, 47; Marivic Samareta, 61; Edna Balanac, 64; Mina Enciso, 57; Charito Escareces, 57; Crisanto Debelles, 51; and Andy Tejares, 54. It was not immediately clear whether the victims died from the fire or from drowning. The vessel was carrying 126 passengers and eight crew members. Of the total rescued, 103 are in good condition and 24 suffered injuries. The captain, John Lerry Escareces, is currently being treated at Claro M. Recto hospital. Prior to the incident, the vessel le
Seven persons died while 24 others were injured when a passenger vessel with 134 people on board caught fire in the waters off Real in Quezon province yesterday morning.