Manila, Jan. 25 -- The Philippine Navy on Sunday said it is continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations in the West Philippine Sea following the sinking of a Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel carrying Filipino crew members.

In a statement, the Navy said SAR efforts are focused near Bajo de Masinloc where the general cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay reportedly capsized on Jan. 23, about 141 nautical miles west of Pangasinan, within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

The vessel, which was carrying a cargo of iron ore, had 21 Filipino crew members on board. Seventeen were rescued in coordination with other responding vessels, while four remain missing.

To support rescue efforts, the Philippine Navy deployed BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and co...