5 more bodies seen, bringing Basilan ferry tragedy death toll to 51

2026-02-10 - 14:36

MANILA, Philippines — Five more lifeless bodies were recovered underwater on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll of the Basilan ferry tragedy to 51, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG Technical Diving Group (TDG) conducted a search and rescue and dive operations at a depth of approximately 54.8 meters (180 feet) in