Missing Fisherman in Batangas Found Dead
A 47-year-old fisherman, Celideño Hernandez, who went missing after his boat was found burning off Calatagan, Batangas, on September 13, was discovered dead on Thursday morning. His body was recovered near the area where his fishing boat was last seen.
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