<p>The search and rescue operations for the missing fisherfolk on the island of Boracay continues, Interior Secretary Benjamin 'Benhur' Abalos said.</p>
<p>"I just met with the families of the two fishermen and we promised to continue the search. Gagawin po natin ang lahat upang matunton ang nawawala pang biktima,&rdquo; he said in a press release on Friday.</p>
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<p>Based on the initial report by Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group, 64-year-old fisherfolk and Ati Tribe leader Ernesto Coching went missing after the fishing boat they were riding collided with a hotel speedboat and sank near Cagban Jetty port in Boracay Island at about 9:20 pm on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Coching's companion Ricky Valencia, 37, survived and was immediately brought to the nearest hospital.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Abalos had requested the assistance of diving shops and organizations as well as diving professionals in the search and rescue operation for the missing fisherfolk.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Mas maraming divers, mas malaki ang tiyan ang makikita natin ang biktima,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in an update on Friday, Abalos clad in swimming gear was seen joining the search.</p>
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DILG: Search, rescue ops for missing fisherfolk in Boracay continues