At least 15 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in Philippines

Jan 26, 2026 - 14:00
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At least 15 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in Philippines
A few dozen people, appearing to be of Asian descent, are shown on a mid-sized boat.

A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials said.