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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies recovered

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

Images provided by the coast guard showed the charred interior of the ship and what appeared to be human remains, ashes and burnt metal, including a car…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:44:19 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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