Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard
TL;DR
- A ferry, MV June Aster, caught fire off Palawan island.
- Five people were confirmed dead in early counts.
- More than 80 people were missing after the incident.
- Forty-three people were rescued from the vessel.
- The ferry departed from Baseco in Manila and was headed for Coron.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.