1 drowns, 2 still missing in Morong, Bataan

A beach in Bataan (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO)

A beach in Bataan (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO)

MORONG, Bataan — One man drowned while two others were reported missing on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 23) during a gathering at a beach in Barangay (village) Sabang.

Blue Maverick Guevarra, of Barangay Calaguiman in Samal town, was declared dead when brought to a local hospital.

His companions Joshua Magpok and Jayjay Guinto, also of Samal, have not been recovered at press time.

They were part of a group of 10 people who held a picnic at the beach. Some were reportedly intoxicated. Rescue teams have been deployed to search for the two missing men.  SFM/rga

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