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Update Death toll in Philippine ferry blaze rises to 31, 7 still missing

Death toll in Philippine ferry blaze rises to 31, 7 still missing

  • MV Lady Mary Joy 3 enroute to Jolo island from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, says governor
  • 18 of the 31 fatalities were discovered in a budget section of the passenger cabin, says Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman
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