Philippine authorities are searching for the commander of the ferry that caught fire on Wednesday near Coron island, in the western part of the country. The provisional death toll has risen to 35 and there are still 54 people missing. Rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors among the ferry passengers.
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Philippines search for commander of burning ferry and raise death toll to 35
RTP Notícias12 September 2026 at 08:00
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A ferry fire in the Philippines resulted in dozens of dead and missing, directly affecting passengers and their families. Authorities continue to search for the commander, suggesting possible liability issues in the accident. This type of maritime incident raises concerns about transport safety in the region.
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