Philippine Ferry Fire Kills Five, Dozens Missing in Palawan
A passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan, killing five people and leaving over 80 unaccounted for. A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway, but access to the vessel remains difficult due to smoke and heat.
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