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TOWED. Personnel of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) rendered medical assistance to the passengers of the ML Rihana that drifted to Malaysia after its engine malfunctioned while sailing to Turtle Islands municipality, from Bongao town, Tawi-Tawi province, on Feb. 24, 2023. The BRP-Florencio Inigo of the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi towed the vessel from the anchorage area of Tanjung Labian, Malaysia, to the Lamion wharf in Bongao on Sunday morning (Feb. 26). (Photo courtesy of the NFWM) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) has assisted in towing a Philippine-registered vessel with 24 people aboard that drifted to Malaysia, a top Navy official said on Tuesday. Rear Adm. Donn Anthony Miraflor, NFWM commander, said wooden-hulled vessel ML Rihana was towed back to Philippine territory around 1:50 a.m. on Sunday coming from the anchorage area in Tanjung Labian, Malaysia. The vessel had seven crew members and 17 passengers. Miraflor said the Maritime Situational Aw ....

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