32 rescued from distressed fishing boat off Batangas, Philippines

All 32 of the boat's occupants, which included an infant and 20 small children, were brought to shore. No serious injuries have been reported.

The coast guard said the distressed boat, which was later towed to port, was being used for recreational purposes without proper authorisation at the time of the incident.

The vessel's operator may also face other charges including leaving port without coast guard clearance and failure of the master to accomplish a declaration of safe departure.