Philippines ferry fire leaves 5 dead, many missing
At least five people have died and another 87 are missing following a fire that broke out on a ferry in western Philippines near Palawan province. Coast Guard reports indicate that the fire began on Wednesday evening aboard the M/V John Aster, and five bodies have been recovered so far and transported to the shore. Additionally, 42 people have been rescued out of the total 134 aboard the vessel, and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the missing. The fire caused significant destruction to the ferry, and rescue teams continue search and rescue operations in the area.
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