Filipino rescue teams awaited favorable conditions today to board a passenger ship that caught fire on Thursday near Coron island. The provisional toll of the accident indicates five dead and 84 people still missing.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to determine the appropriate moment for rescuers to enter the burned vessel. The incident occurred during the boat's journey, which was carrying passengers when the fire broke out.
Rescue operations remain ongoing, with teams attempting to locate survivors among the missing. The number of victims may still increase as operations progress.



