Death toll in Basilan ferry sinking now 64

2026-02-18 - 21:13

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday said its technical divers recovered two more bodies during underwater search operations for the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan province, bringing the death toll to 64. The latest recoveries were made during operations at the site of the maritime incident off Baluk-Baluk Island