Boat capsizes off Nonoc Island; 1 dead, 1 missing

BUTUAN CITY – A town councilor died after a pump boat capsized in the sea off the coast of Nonoc Island in Surigao City, at about 2 a.m., Sunday. Police identified the fatality as Tubajon Municipal Councilor Florencia Binongo Alinsunod, 68, a resident of Malinao village, Tubajon, Dinagat Island Province. Binongo’s body was found at the shore of Talisay village in Surigao City. A passenger is missing, while eight others have been rescued, the police said. Based on initial investigation, huge waves and strong winds caused the vessel to capsize while crossing Surigao strait. - GMANews.TV