42 bodies recovered from Basilan ferry tragedy, captain still missing

2026-02-03 - 06:16

MANILA, Philippines — Two more bodies were recovered from the ongoing search and rescue in Basilan waters, raising the death toll in the ferry sinking to 42. The fatalities were passengers of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 that sank off Baluk-Baluk Island, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said on Tuesday. In an interview,