Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlisha Rahaman SarkarThursday 10 September 2026 10:05 BSTFive killed and 80 missing after fire engulfs Philippines ferryAt least five people have died and 87 remain missing after a fire broke out aboard a passenger ferry off Palawan Island in the Philippines.The vessel, MV June Aster, was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members when the blaze erupted on Wednesday evening.Emergency responders have rescued 42 survivors, comprising 38 passengers and four crew members, despite bad weather and heavy waves.The fire was extinguished by Thursday morning, with the cause of the blaze currently unknown as investigations continue.Ferry accidents remain a frequent hazard in the Philippine archipelago due to storms, badly maintained vessels and lax safety enforcement.In fullFive killed and 80 missing after fire engulfs Philippines ferryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in