Over 100 unaccounted for after passenger vessel sinks off southern Philippines

A passenger vessel sank early on January 26. The coast guard chief reported 332 passengers and 27 crew aboard; by around 08:00, at least 13 deaths were reported and more than 100 people remained unaccounted for.

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Original publication: 2026-01-26T02:55:49Z

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A passenger vessel capsized while travelling off the southern Philippines early on January 26, prompting a rapid search-and-rescue response. Philippine Coast Guard chief Ronnie Gavan said there had been 332 passengers and 27 crew aboard. As of around 08:00 on January 26, at least 13 people were reported dead and more than 100 remained unaccounted for. Search-and-rescue work was continuing and casualty figures awaited further confirmation. Compiled reporting by KPS99TV.

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