Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35

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What happened

Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people…

Key facts

  • Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:42:58 UTC.

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  1. Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow

  2. Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35

  3. Philippines begins identifying victims from ferry fire as dozens still missing

  4. Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains

  5. Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, with more still missing

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