At least 15 people have been killed after a passenger boat carrying more than 350 individuals capsized in the Philippines, while 28 people remain missing as rescue operations continue.
According to foreign media reports, the incident occurred near the southern Philippine province of Basilan when a passenger vessel was traveling from the port city of Zamboanga to Jolo Island in the southern Sulu region.
The Philippine Coast Guard stated that the boat was carrying 332 passengers along with 27 crew members. The accident took place late at night, posing challenges for rescue efforts.
Coast Guard officials confirmed that at least 316 people have been rescued so far, while search operations are ongoing to locate the remaining missing passengers.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and assured that all possible assistance is being provided to the affected families.
