Passenger boat sinks in southern Philippines; 15 dead

By: 600011 On: Jan 27, 2026, 3:58 AM

 

 

15 people died after a passenger boat sank in the southern Philippines. The passenger boat 'MV Trisha Kerstin 3', which was heading to Jolo island with 350 people on board, sank. Several passengers are missing. The search is ongoing for more than 100 missing people. Authorities said they have launched an investigation into the accident.