Philippines begins identifying victims from ferry fire as dozens still missing

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Philippine authorities have started identifying victims from a deadly ferry fire near Coron. Over 35 confirmed dead with more than 50 still missing as recovery efforts continue amid the tragic incident.

CORON, Phliippines, Sept 12 - Philippine authorities began the painstaking process of identifying victims from a ferry fire on Saturday, a day after responders recovered bodies from the burned-out vessel, raising the death toll to at least 35 and leaving more than 50 people missing.