Press Release
July 1, 2008

NINETEEN RESCUED BY SENDANGAN FISHERMEN

Borongan, Eastern Samar - July 1, 2008

Senator Richard J. Gordon, Chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), directed the PNRC Eastern Samar Chapter to provide immediate medical attention and assistance to nineteen fishermen from Surigao Del Norte rescued early today.

The nineteen fishermen left Surigao Del Norte on June 16, 2008 at the height of Typhoon Frank. Their boat capsized and they were adrift at sea for eleven days. They were found in the vicinity of Borongan on July 1, 2008 by Erwin Encio, a fishing boat owner from Borongan City.

Senator Gordon learned of the rescue from a report submitted by the PNRC Eastern Samar Chapter. Upon learning of the incident, he immediately instructed PNRC personnel to check the medical condition of the fishermen and ensure that they were provided with the necessary assistance and support.

"These fishermen survived the wrath of Typhoon Frank. They have been through a lot of hardship and pain. They should be given proper medical attention to ensure their immediate recovery," Gordon said.

The survivors are: Cesar Gabato, Jegan Nillas, Rolito Barbatillo, Benigno Arias, Edsel Espenosa, Jay-Ar Pailden, Joselito Mahusay, Francis Allonar, Rodel Abule, Edmund Buhian Jr., Effren Rivales, Joel De la Cruz, Bambie Ramirez, Nelson Arsaga, Alexander Gabato, Gino Rendon, Rogelio Jalog, Marlon Gabato and Romeo Gecosa.

These nineteen fishermen were taken to the Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital in Borongan City where they are now confined and given medical attention. The Red Cross has prepared food for the survivors and will provide for their accommodations once they are discharged from the hospital. PNRC Eastern Samar also coordinated with the PNRC Surigao Del Norte Chapter to ensure that relatives of these fishermen are informed of their rescue.

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