MANILA, Philippines - Technical divers on Monday found debris, believed to be from the plane carrying Secretary Jesse Robredo,after scouring the waters off Masbate, but saw no sign of Robredo and two pilots who went missing after they crashed into the sea off Masbate province last Saturday.
Two days since Robredo and the two pilots went missing—his aide de camp was found alive-- authorities are continuing with their search and rescue operations for the Secretary, employing experts to look for any signs of the plane.
After several minutes of waiting, volunteer divers returned after scouring the waters and showed to Cabinet officials what appeared to be debris roughly 180 to 210 feet and 2.5 kilometers from the shore.
"Matt of Evolution Dives Cebu reports dispersed debris field 180-210 feet roughly 2.5 kilometers from the shore. Analyzing his video now to plan next dives," DoTC Secretary Mar Roxas tweeted at around 6 p.m.
A four-man team of Navy technical divers also returned confirming what was earlier discovered in the same area: debris. Roxas said "glass pieces of cockpit" were also found and marked. Divers were unable to find the DILG chief and the two missing pilots, however.
source: interaksyon.com
