Philippines: MV June Aster ferry catches fire off the coast of Palawan

Sep 10, 2026

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Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The ruins of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the ferry, killing at least five people, in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out aboard the ferry on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadol Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx
Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The ruins of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the ferry, killing at least five people, in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out aboard the ferry on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadol Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx
Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The ruins of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the ferry, killing at least five people, in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out aboard the ferry on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadol Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx
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Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The remains of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the vessel in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. The MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadolu Palawan Philippines. Editorial use only Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx
Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The ruins of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the ferry, killing at least five people, in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out aboard the ferry on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadol Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx
Philippine ferry catches fire, killing at least 5, leaving dozens missing PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES - SEPTEMBER 10: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT - NO MARKETING, NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) The remains of the ferry MV June Aster are seen following a fire that broke out aboard the vessel in waters off Palawan, Philippines, on September 10, 2026. The MV June Aster was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers when the fire broke out on Wednesday night. Five passengers have been confirmed dead, while more than 80 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are underway. Philippine Coast Guard Handout Anadolu Palawan Philippines. Editorial use only Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPhilippinexCoastxGuard Handoutx

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