00:00At least 18 people are dead with several dozens missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Basilan past midnight Monday, January 26.
00:10Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman says about 223 passengers have so far been rescued and brought to the Isabela City port.
00:17Strong waves flooded the lower deck of the passenger cargo vessel, causing it to capsize.
00:22The ship, MV Trisha Kirstin III, departed from Zamwanga City and was bound for Holo in Sulu.
00:27Commercial vessels are also helping rescue operations being done by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and local authorities.
00:34This is the second major incident involving a vessel owned by Allison Shipping Lines.
00:39In March 2023, the MV Lady Mary Joy III caught fire near Balok Balok Island while also sailing to Holo from Zamwanga City.
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