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12 September 2026

Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains

The rescue mission comes after a deadly fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry, carrying more than 130 people, as it sailed past tourist hotspot Palawan in the Philippines on Wednesday.

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