Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35
A devastating fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines has resulted in at least 76 deaths, with search and rescue operations ongoing. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze and potential negligence by the crew.
Why it matters
This tragedy raises critical questions regarding maritime safety standards and emergency protocols in the Philippines' extensive ferry network.
Rescuers retrieved more remains from a passenger ferry in the Philippines that was gutted by fire, bringing the death toll on Saturday to 76 with 13 missing.
Forty-three people survived the fire on Wednesday night among the 132 on board.
The ferry sailed from the capital, Manila, and was off the village of Turda some 39km (24 miles) from its destination, the Port of Coron, when the fire was reported on Wednesday evening.
The cause of the blaze has not been determined but a survivor said it may have started from the cargo hold. The survivor recounted hearing a blast, with smoke and fire quickly spreading, fanned by the winds, officials said.
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