2 listed on manifest did not board ill-fated Palawan ferry

Two people listed on the manifest of a ferry that caught fire on its way to Coron town on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, never boarded and are now struck off the missing list. PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTO PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Two people who were listed on the manifest of MV June Aster, which caught fire on its way to Coron town on Wednesday, never made it on board and are now struck off the missing list, according to Commodore Noemi Cayabyab, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard, on Friday. Search and rescue operations have since resumed for what is now 84 missing occupants of the ship currently stuck in a shallow portion of the sea near Calanhayuan Island in Coron town. READ: Passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan Article continues after this advertisement The new tally brings the total number of people aboard MV June Aster down to 115 passengers and 17 crew members. Responders have rescued 43 survivors and confirmed five fatalities. The latest photos sent by PCG showed thick smoke still emerging from the ship, which still prevents search teams from boarding./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.