Rescuers board burning Philippine ferry as search for missing continues

More than 40 hours after a deadly fire began on the MV June Aster, Philippine rescuers finally boarded the ferry to search for dozens of missing passengers; five people were confirmed dead, 43 rescued, and 84 remain unaccounted for as crews battle toxic fumes and heat. Authorities plan to resume firefighting from the cargo hold and widen the search area while investigators probe manifest discrepancies and cargo loading, with the operator pledging cooperation.