Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
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""It was cold. If the rescue was delayed, I would definitely have died.""
— Roland Lerma , Other
""I couldn’t describe what I am feeling right now. I have been crying and praying since last night.""
— Anelyn Magbanua , Other
""We haven't received any news yet. That's why we had to comment on local news threads just to receive updates.""
— Rai Garcia , Other
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The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
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