The ferry was headed to Cagayan de Oro when it drifted roughly 200 meters away from Jagna Port and into shallow waters, the Coast Guard District Central Visayas reported, citing low tide as the cause.

CEBU, Philippines — Over 500 passengers aboard a vessel from Bohol bound for Cagayan de Oro were rescued after the ship ran aground in shallow waters about 200 meters off Jagna Port on the night ...

A total of 506 passengers were rescued from a ship that ran aground in the shallow waters off Jagna Port, Province of Bohol. “In a swift and coordinated maritime response, the Coast Guard District ...