At least 18 dead, hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in Philippines

Jan 26, 2026 - 16:00
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At least 18 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, killing at least 18 people, officials said. Rescuers saved hundreds more, while a fleet of coast guard and naval ships searched for those still missing.