The Philippine Coast Guard revises the number of missing from 86 to 84 after authorities verified two people originally listed on the manifest had not been on board. The number of people rescued stood at 43.

So far, 43 people, including two Chilean nationals, have been rescued from the ferry.

At least five people died and 87 remained unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 42 passengers and crew rescued.…

A passenger ferry caught fire near Coron in Palawan province. The MV June Aster vessel was sailing from Manila when the blaze erupted. Five individuals have tragically lost…

Coast guard says 43 rescued from vessel that caught fire at night

A passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV June Aster after the blaze erupted. The…

Coast Guard says vessel departed Baseco in Manila and was travelling to Coron in Palawan when blaze erupted