The Philippine Coast Guard has announced a secondary sweep of the burned‑out ferry MV June Aster following a deadly fire off Palawan. Official figures indicate 76 confirmed dead, 43 survivors and 13 people still missing, while authorities admit the actual number of passengers may have exceeded the recorded manifest. The incident has intensified debate over digital passenger records and maritime safety standards in the Philippines.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plans to conduct a secondary search of the fire‑damaged ferry MV June Aster after initial inspections failed to locate additional bodies in the wreck. According to PCG data, the official passenger manifest listed 132 people on board. Of these, 76 deaths have been confirmed, 43 individuals were rescued, and 13 remain missing. Authorities note that two people recorded on the manifest did not actually embark, complicating efforts to determine the exact number of passengers. The renewed sweep aims to ensure no victims remain undiscovered and to gather further forensic evidence on how the fire developed and spread throughout the vessel.
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