https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/five-killed-and-dozens-feared-missing-after-fire-breaks-out-on-ferry-in-the-philippinesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/five-killed-and-dozens-feared-missing-after-fire-breaks-out-on-ferry-in-the-philippineshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/five-killed-and-dozens-feared-missing-after-fire-breaks-out-on-ferry-in-the-philippines#u64330Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:50:43 +0000At least five people died and 87 remain missing after a fire destroyed a passenger ferry in the Philippines. The vessel was traveling toward a tourist destination in Palawan province when the blaze broke out. The Philippine Coast Guard reports that over 100 people were on board the ship in the waters off Coron at the time of the incident. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities attempt to locate the dozens of missing passengers.Why it mattersPalawan is a major tourist hub in the Philippines, making the vessel's destination a high-traffic area. Ferry accidents in the archipela