Over 30 bodies recovered from burning ferry off Palawan
At least 30 bodies have been recovered from the MV June Aster ferry after a fire that engulfed the vessel off Coron, Palawan, was extinguished. The confirmed death toll has reached 35, with around 60 passengers and crew still missing. An investigation into the cause and liability is underway.
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