Philippine Coast Guard finds bodies aboard ferry after blaze

The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered bodies from a ferry following a fire that swept through the vessel near Coron, Palawan province. The incident resulted in at least five confirmed fatalities, while 84 individuals remain missing. Emergency responders were able to board the vessel, identified as the M/V June Aster, after it ran aground.

Authorities report that the fire spread rapidly, consuming the ferry in seconds. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing as officials search the economy accommodation area where the victims were discovered.