Philippines ferry disaster leaves 15 dead as more than 300 rescued near Basilan island
- Posted on January 26, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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Philippines ferry disaster leaves 15 dead as more than 300 rescued near Basilan island
A ferry carrying 359 people sank near an island in the southern Philippines, with rescuers saving 316 passengers and retrieving 15 bodies, according to coast guard officials
