Ferry ASIA PHILIPPINES caught fire and was soon engulfed in flames at around 1730 LT Aug 26, while approaching Batangas City, Philippines, from Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. 82 people and 15 plus vehicles were on board. Philippines Coast Guard rushed to rescue, at least 73 people were rescued, 1 one them hospitalize, and 9 are reported missing.
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