At least 15 individuals from Antique were intercepted yesterday morning in Cauayan after allegedly violating border controls imposed by the Negros Occidental provincial government.
Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Occidental (PCG-Negros Occidental) chief, Lt. Commander Jansen Benjamin, said personnel from the PCG sub-station in Cauayan made the apprehensions while conducting shore patrols.
Based on a list issued by PCG, the passengers and crew of the MBCA Sheila Mae comprised of seven adults and eight minors.
Benjamin said they visited Cauayan to vacation with a relative.
The 15 were subsequently turned over to the Cauayan municipal government and immediately quarantined at the town’s health center./DGB, WDJ