Off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines, a passenger ferry bound for the storied diving waters of Coron caught fire on Wednesday, claiming at least five lives and leaving 87 souls unaccounted for among the 134 aboard the MV June Aster. The sea, which connects the archipelago's thousands of islands and serves as a lifeline for ordinary Filipinos, has once again revealed its indifference — strong currents and rough weather now complicate the search for the missing. Families wait at the edge of information, holding onto hope while rescuers race against time and tide in waters that have swallo
87 missing after ferry fire off Philippines; 5 dead, 42 rescued
At least five people confirmed dead; 87 missing and feared dead; families anxiously awaiting news of relatives aboard the vessel.