WorldPingA survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
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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.
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WorldPingDozens of people are missing after a fire burned on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines…
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WorldPingThe fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
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WorldPingMultiple search and rescue vessels deployed after blaze off Palawan island leaves at least five dead, says coast guard A large-scale search and rescue operation is under way off the western Philippine island of Palawan on Thursday after a passenger…
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