Philippines Ferry Disaster: 13 Dead, Many Missing After Vessel Capsizes

• A ferry, M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying over 350 people, capsized near an island in the southern Philippines.
• The incident, which occurred after midnight, has resulted in 13 confirmed deaths, with many passengers still missing.
• Rescuers have successfully saved at least 244 passengers from the inter-island cargo and passenger ferry.
• The ferry was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo island in Sulu province when it encountered a technical malfunction.
• An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the capsizing, though overloading has been ruled out.

Why It Matters: A ferry capsized in the Philippines, killing 13 and leaving many missing, prompting a rescue operation.