Palawan Ferry Fire: Death Toll Climbs to 35 as Dozens Remain Missing
A passenger ferry that caught fire off Coron, Palawan, Philippines, killed at least 35 with 54 missing and 43 survivors; the blaze spread quickly, and rescuers battled heat and smoke to reach the burned ship. The vessel carried 134 people (117 passengers, 17 crew) on a Manila-to-Coron route, and the cause is under investigation, with two Chilean tourists among the survivors.