Coast Guard Expands Search for Palawan Ferry Fire Survivors to Mindoro Coast
The Philippine Coast Guard has expanded its search for survivors of a ferry fire off Palawan to the coastal areas of Mindoro. 41 more bodies were recovered, bringing the total death toll to 76.
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