At Least 15 Dead and 28 Missing in Philippines Ferry Disaster

A ferry carrying over 350 people sank in the Philippines, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 28 missing. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 issued a distress signal while traveling from the city of Zamboanga on Mindanao Island to Holo Island in Sulu province. Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, involving aircraft, ships, and first aid personnel. The cause of the sinking remains unknown and is under investigation. Ferry accidents are common in the Philippines due to poor maintenance and lack of inspections.