Five dead, 87 missing after Filipino ferry fire
A tragic incident occurred in the Philippines, where five people drowned and another 87 were missing after a fire broke out aboard a ferry near Palawan. The vessel, MV John Astor, caught fire on September 10, 2026, resulting in the entire ship being engulfed in flames and endangering both passengers and crew. To date, 42 individuals have been rescued out of the 134 on board, and search and rescue operations are still ongoing. No foreigners have been reported on board. This incident is part of a series of tragic maritime accidents in the Philippines that have involved drownings and fires in recent years.
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