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  "id": 6531896,
  "title": "Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/five-dead-more-than-80-missing-after-philippine-ferry-fire-6531896",
  "topic": "business",
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  "published": "2026-09-10T03:04:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438811/five-dead-more-than-80-missing-after-philippine-ferry-fire"
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  "account": "On Wednesday night, a tragic ferry fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines claimed five lives and left over 80 people missing, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred in waters off Coron, Palawan, when the MV June Aster caught fire. Forty-three individuals were successfully rescued on Wednesday night following the blaze. Footage released by the PCG depicted flames engulfing parts of the vessel, with responders placing bodies in body bags.\n\nThe ferry's manifest listed 117 passengers and 17 crew members. Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab informed DZXL radio that the death toll had risen to 13, based on the reported number of survivors and fatalities. This leads to the conclusion that more than 80 people were unaccounted for, and Cayabyab stated that the figures might change as the rescue operation continues.\n\nThe MV June Aster had departed from Baseco in Manila and was en route to Coron when the disaster struck. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.",
  "summary": "MANILA: Five people died and more than 80 are missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Thursday. Forty-three people were rescued on Wednesday night after the fire broke out aboard the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the PCG said. Footage released by the Coast Guard showed flames engulfing…",
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        "title": "Fire on Philippine ferry leaves 87 missing, 5 dead",
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        "title": "Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire",
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        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/five-dead-more-than-80-missing-after-philippine-ferry-fire-6545247",
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