Seven teachers rescued as boat sinks during outreach trip in the Philippines

Published date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:25:38 +0700

Seven teachers were rescued when a boat carrying them to a remote island for an outreach community programme sank in the Philippines.

The vessel carrying the volunteer instructors suffered engine trouble and began taking in water off Sacol Island, Zamboanga, on August 2.

	Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
	02/08/2026
	ViralPress/Neriza Gadayan
	VRP182024
	Duration: 00:12
	Format: Vertical
	Rating: News safe
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