^

Nation

3 drown in Ilocos beach

Raymund Catindig - The Philippine Star

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – Three persons, including two minors, drowned while spelunking on a beach in Barangay Alangan in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur last week.

Germinine Ascano, 24, who was the first to be recovered by rescuers, was pronounced dead on arrival in a hospital, Senior Inspector Jaime Laguesma, Magsingal police chief, told The STAR.

The bodies of Maricar Tab, 9, and Bea Tamargo, 10, both residents of Barangay Namalpalan, were recovered the next day.

Investigation showed that the victims were swept away by big waves.

vuukle comment

ALANGAN

BARANGAY

BARANGAY ALANGAN

BARANGAY NAMALPALAN

BEA TAMARGO

GERMININE ASCANO

ILOCOS SUR

MAGSINGAL

MARICAR TAB

RECOVERED

SENIOR INSPECTOR JAIME LAGUESMA

Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with