The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies were recovered from the M/V June Aster, bringing the death toll to 76. Thirteen people remain missing after the ferry fire off Palawan, which broke out as the vessel sailed from Manila toward Coron.
WHO:Philippine Coast Guard
WHAT:Recovered additional remains from the M/V June Aster ferry fire, raising the death toll to 76 and leaving 13 missing.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Off Palawan province, Philippines
WHY:The cause of the ferry fire has not been reported.
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