Palawan, Philippines, Sept 11, 2026 (AFP) - Philippine Coast Guard finds bodies aboard ferry after blaze

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2026-09-11

The Philippine coast guard has discovered bodies aboard a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", it said Friday, with dozens of people still missing. The bodies were found in the economy accommodation area of the M/V June Aster, which ran aground near the tourist hotspot Coron, Palawan after a fire erupted on Wednesday. Five people have been confirmed dead, but the figure is now sure to grow. "We can't provide exact numbers......

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