Father Appeals for Help in Locating Missing Seafarer Son

A father from Legazpi City, Elias Bobiles Jr., has reached out to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for assistance in locating his missing son, Ralph Anthony Bobiles. Ralph, a deck officer on the Panama-flagged vessel Prestige Ace, went missing while the ship was en route from Vera Cruz Port, Mexico, to Baltimore, USA, carrying high-end cars. Elias, a barangay captain in Tabaco City, shared his son’s disappearance on social media, desperately seeking information to reunite with him.

The father expressed his anguish and concern for his missing son, emphasizing the emotional turmoil his family is experiencing. He appealed to Ralph’s fellow Filipino seafarers on the Prestige Ace to provide any information that could help locate his son. Elias also called on government agencies to expedite the investigation into Ralph’s disappearance, suspecting foul play and negligence on the part of the ship’s officers. He recounted the events leading up to Ralph’s disappearance, highlighting the ship’s delayed response to his absence.

The situation has been described as a nightmare for Elias, underscoring the ship officials’ lapses in promptly addressing Ralph’s disappearance. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, the grieving father remains hopeful for his son’s safe return, urging for support and prayers from the public. The family is determined to uncover the truth behind Ralph’s disappearance and reunite with their beloved son, who is not just a seafarer but also a cherished member of their family.

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