Tag: rescued

PDEA to file charges vs parents of minors rescued in Navotas drug raid

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is slated to file charges against the parents of the minors who were rescued in a drug operation in Navotas last week. In a statement, PDEA director general Aaron Aquino said the parents of the minors–aged 4 years old to 15 years old—should be held liable for  violation of Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. Aquino said, after all, […]

Missing fisherman rescued after 4-day sea drift

(Eagle News)– A fisherman from Pangasinan has been rescued by other fishermen from Ilocos Norte after being alone at sea for four days. The fisherman, Joseph dela Fuente, lost contact with his co-fishers when his motor boat’s engine broke down, making him drifted away from their fleet. Winds and waves drove his boat away until he was rescued off Ilocos Norte four days later. Town authorities of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte are now in touch with […]