Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least eight

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaJanuary 26, 2026 at 02:48 AM

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A ferry, the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying over 350 people, sank off the coast of Basilan province in the southern Philippines on January 26, 2026. The ferry, which departed from Zamboanga City en route to Jolo Island, issued a distress signal at 1:50 AM local time, approximately four hours after departure. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the vessel sank about a nautical mile from Baluk-baluk Island in good weather. As of the latest reports, at least 316 people have been rescued, 15 are confirmed dead, and 28 remain missing, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations involving the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force. Survivors are being treated at a hospital in Isabela, with medical staff facing challenges due to the high number of patients.

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90%

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Philippines

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