Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 05:06 AM

Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

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A ferry, the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, sank off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 15 deaths. The ferry, carrying over 350 passengers and crew from Mindanao to Jolo island, issued a distress call at 1:50 local time. While 316 people have been rescued, at least 28 remain missing. Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking, with initial reports suggesting rough waters may have been a factor. The Philippines, an archipelago nation, has a history of ferry accidents, often attributed to poor maintenance and overloading, despite ferries being a common mode of transport due to low costs.

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AFP ×240% Ronalyn Perez 40% Mujiv Hataman 40% Noemie Cayabyab 50% Basilan ×250% Jolo 60% Mindanao 60% Philippine Coast Guard 60% MV Trisha Kerstin 3 70% Philippines ×590%

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