More than 80 unaccounted for after fire engulfs Philippines ferry

An expanding search for survivors after a fire tore through a passenger ferry off western Philippines. At least five people have been killed and more than 80 still unaccounted for. 43 people have been rescued so far. Bad weather and strong currents have made the search operation more difficult. The MV June Aster was sailing from Manila towards Coron in Palawan province. Investigators are trying to establish the cause of the fire. One survivor heard a loud explosion before flames rapidly spread through the vessel. The ferry was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew. It had a capacity of 330 people and had passed safety inspections.