PCG confirms 15 bodies recovered, search and rescue still ongoing

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed recovering 15 bodies on their search and rescue operation after M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 of the Aleson Shipping Lines, bound from Zamboanga City port to Jolo, Sulu port, sank off the Basilan waters past midnight Monday.  Authorities continue with their search and rescue operation. The