Overview
- The passenger-cargo vessel M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 went down about a nautical mile from Basilan while sailing from Zamboanga to Jolo.
- The Philippine Coast Guard said 332 passengers and 27 crew were on board when the ferry experienced apparent technical issues in fair weather.
- Local officials reported 317 people rescued, with casualty figures still being updated as searches continue.
- Reports place the number of missing between 24 and 28, reflecting evolving tallies from local media and authorities.
- Air and sea assets from the coast guard, navy, and air force, along with local fishing boats, are conducting the search, and Russia’s embassy in Manila reported no known Russian victims.