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A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, killing at least 35 and leaving 54 missing. Survivors described chaos as panicked passengers trampled each other for life jackets, while rescuers battled smoke and heat to reach trapped victims. Coastguard images revealed charred interiors and human remains, with families desperately searching for loved ones — one mother couldn’t recognize her child’s body. Two Chilean tourists survived with injuries. Though the vessel wasn’t overcrowded, the tragedy underscores recurring maritime risks in the Philippines due to storms, maintenance issues, and lax safety enforcement.

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