PCG: 60 of 77 victims in MV June Aster ferry fire identified

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said 60 of the 77 people who died in the MV June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, on Sept. 9 have been identified. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the Philippine National Police Forensic Group identified the victims through DNA testing. As of Oct.

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