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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire soars as more bodies are recovered

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five.

An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.

Key facts

  • A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:23:00 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.

  1. Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missing

  2. Family members wait after deadly Philippines ferry fire

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

  4. 35 dead, 54 missing after Philippines ferry fire; survivors recount desperate escape

  5. Death toll in Philippine ferry fire soars as more bodies are recovered

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Sources

The original report was published by CBS News. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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