Philippine rescuers recovered 41 more charred remains from a ferry fire, authorities said on Saturday, raising the death toll to 76 and leaving 13 people unaccounted for, as forensic teams faced the daunting task of identifying the victims. — September 12, 2026
reuters.comPCG: Firefighting teams breach smoldering MV June Aster as search for 84 missing continues Firefighters have entered the burned passenger vessel MV June Aster in Coron, Palawan as thick smoke continued to billow from the ship on Friday, Sept. 11 — September 11, 2026
mb.com.phPCG recovers 30 bodies from ferry fire Coron, Palawan—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds" — September 11, 2026
manilastandard.netDNA identification of M/V June Aster victims may take months, authorities say It will take several weeks or months to identify the remains recovered from the fire-stricken MV June Aster, authorities said on Sunday. — September 13, 2026
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