Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35 The MV June Aster's inferno on the Philippine seas has claimed at least 35 lives, leaving behind a trail of charred bodies and unanswered questions.
Investigators are still combing through the wreckage, but it's becoming increasingly clear that this tragedy was not just an isolated incident, but a symptom of deeper cultural malaise in the country's maritime sector.
The ferry, which caught fire on its way to the tourist hub of Coron, had 43 survivors among its 132 passengers and crew.