4th LD Writethru: 18 dead, 24 missing after ferry sinks in S. Philippines

NAMPA / Xinhua
2026-01-26
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- At least 18 bodies were recovered and 24 people remained missing after an inter-island ferry sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said at least 317 passengers and crew were rescued following the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 before 2 a.m. local time off Baluk-Baluk Island in the municipality of Hadji Muhtamad, along the......
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