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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) — At least 15 bodies have been recovered and 43 people are still missing after a ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, local authorities said.
The Philippine Coast Guard in southwestern Mindanao said the ferry was en route from Zamboanga City to Jolo Island in Sulu province when it sank near Balukbaluk Island in Haji Muhtamada, a municipality in Basilan province.
Coast Guard Southern Mindanao Commander Romel Dua told reporters that 316 people were rescued.
Airplanes were also involved in the search and rescue operation.
According to authorities, an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
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