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Ferry fire in Philippines kills at least 35, over 50 missing

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At least 35 people died and over 50 are missing after a fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry in the Philippines. Charred bodies were recovered and brought to the Port of Coron for identification, with retrieval operations ongoing. The ferry, en route from Manila to Palawan, caught fire Wednesday evening, and the cause is currently under investigation, though a survivor suggested it may have originated in the cargo hold. AI

RANK_REASON This is a news report about a ferry disaster, not AI news.

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Ferry fire in Philippines kills at least 35, over 50 missing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35

    Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines arrived at a port Saturday for identification after a ship fire killed at least 35 people and left more than 50 others missing earlier this week. Retrieval operations will continue as more bodi…

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