VIDEO | Six dead, three others missing after lake boat capsizes in Zambales, Philippines

Six people including three small children were killed while three other individuals have been reported missing after a small passenger boat capsized in Zambales province in the northern Philippines on Thursday, August 27.

The unnamed banca-type motorised outrigger boat was transiting Mapanuepe Lake in Zambales' San Marcelino municipality when it capsized.

Only four people who were on the ill-fated boat have been rescued as of Friday, August 28.

The survivors said the boat encountered strong winds and large waves as it was underway between two villages.