67 of 77 dead in Sept. 9 MV June Aster tragedy identified, 10 still unnamed

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — 67 of the 77 fatalities in the MV June Aster ferry fire have been identified, Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Geronimo Tuvilla said on Wednesday. During Sen. Raffy Tulfo’s Senate committee on public safety hearing, Tuvilla gave updates on the tragedy which occurred last September 9 or a month and three weeks ago

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MANILA, Philippines – The lawyers of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have again knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, seeking to reverse its earlier ruling and grant the lawmaker protection against any attempt to arrest and surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Atty. Israelito Torreon’s law firm submitted a manifestation dated

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Lawyers representing victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war have backed prosecutors’ bid to admit three testimonies in the crimes against humanity case before the International Criminal Court. In Cebu City, defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are gathering for their

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14 wanted persons arrested across Caraga

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67 of 77 dead in Sept. 9 MV June Aster tragedy identified, 10 still unnamed

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PNP opens hotlines for tips on Bato dela Rosa’s whereabouts

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MANILA, Philippines — New Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday expressed his willingness to testify once again in future trials of former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other personalities implicated in flood control scandal. Dizon was asked if he would still take the witness stand before the Sandiganbayan if he is asked to do so even

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY– Renewable (RE) energy advocates have expressed confidence that Mindanao can be weaned away from its reliance on dirty, expensive fossil fuels to power its homes and industries by 50 percent by 2030, earlier than the rest of the country. Under the country’s nationally determined contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, Mindanao

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Shortly after featuring in the Asian Games, Pokémon UNITE to shut down

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67 of 77 dead in Sept. 9 MV June Aster tragedy identified, 10 still unnamed

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Lanao Norte town turns over loose firearms to boost peace, dev’t

14 wanted persons arrested across Caraga

67 of 77 dead in Sept. 9 MV June Aster tragedy identified, 10 still unnamed

PNP opens hotlines for tips on Bato dela Rosa’s whereabouts

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Dizon willing to testify again in future trials vs Zaldy Co, others

Mindanao can cut ‘dirty’ fuel use by 50% by 2030 – green groups

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