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.
