Philippines ferry with 350 on board capsizes leaving 15 dead and dozens missing
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A Philippine ferry, the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members, capsized early Monday near Baluk-baluk Island in Basilan province. The ferry was en route from Zamboanga to Jolo Island when it reportedly experienced technical issues and sank. As of Monday, at least 15 people are confirmed dead and 28 remain missing, despite good weather conditions at the time of the incident. The coast guard, navy, air force, and local fishing boats are conducting search and rescue operations. While the cause of the sinking is currently unknown and under investigation, the coast guard stated the ferry was cleared before departure and showed no signs of overloading. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to storms, poor vessel maintenance, and lax safety enforcement.
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