WorldFive dead, dozens missing after Philippines ferry fire

The M/V June Aster caught fire Wednesday evening about 2.2km offshore near Coron in Palawan and later sank, the coastguard said. At least five people died and 42 were rescued, while 87 remained unaccounted for from a manifest listing 134 passengers and crew. Search and firefighting operations were continuing, and no possible cause was reported.

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