MANILA, Philippines – Authorities are still searching for a motorized banca that reportedly went missing after its hull cracked in waters off Nasugbu, Batangas Saturday morning.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said M/B Lady Anne was ferrying about 9 to 10 passengers.

Lt. Commander Troy Cornelio said they received a distress call around 10:45 a.m. that the boat, which left Mindoro and was on its way to Mariveles, Bataan, had a crack on its hull.

Cornelio said they lost contact with the boat.

Based on the last phone conversation he had with some passengers, Cornelio was informed that the boat still proceeded to travel and was on its way to Corregidor Island.

However as of this posting, officials have not yet spotted the group. Search operations are still ongoing.