The death toll on a ferry in the Philippines has risen to 15 people.

The death toll on an inter-island ferry in the Philippines has risen to 15 people. This was reported on January 26 by the Associated Press (AP), citing sources.

"Rescuers evacuated at least 316 passengers and recovered 15 bodies," the publication said.

It is noted that the reasons for the sinking of the ferry are unknown. An investigation is currently underway.

On the same day, it became known about the sunken inter-island ferry with more than 350 passengers on board in the Philippines. 215 people were rescued and seven bodies were recovered. It is noted that the ship was sailing from the port city of Zamboanga to the southern island of Jolo in Sulu province.\

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