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Philippine Ferry Fire: Toll Jumps to 35, Dozens Still Missing
After 40 hours locked out by smoke and seas, rescuers boarded the MV June Aster to find at least 30 bodies — and a certified-safe ferry that still burned.
Ano ang una nating nalaman
- 35Confirmed dead as of Sept 12
- 53–54Still unaccounted for Sept 12
- 134People aboard: passengers and crew
- Rescue held off for more than 40 hours; Coast Guard has not declared fire out.
- Blaze declared out; firefighters and rescuers board for first search inside.
Bukas pa noon
- No confirmed cause or point of origin; initial explosion account remains unconfirmed.
- No public accounting yet from the operator; no final death toll.
Ang sinabi naming babantayan
- Whether recovery inside the burnt hull pushes the toll higher in coming days.
- What the Maritime Industry Authority investigation finds on inspections and liability.