Ferry capsizes in Rizal, at least 26 killed

07/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A motorbanca capsized in Laguna de Bay in Rizal when its passengers suddenly crowded to one side in panic as fierce winds pummeled the wooden vessel in Rizal. At least 26 people died, while 40…

Indonesian ferry capsizes; 15 people dead, 19  missing

07/24/2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An overloaded ferry capsized off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing, rescuers said Monday. The boat was traveling from Lanto village in Buton Central regency in Southeast…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Passenger ferry catches fire while sailing in Panglao, Bohol; no one hurt

CDN Digital 06/19/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, June 19. Passenger ferry catches fire while sailing in Panglao, Bohol; no one hurt A…

Many still searching for kin after ferry fire

Julie Alipala - Reporter / @alipalajulieINQ 04/01/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Michelle Chico, 23, and her sister Carmelita, 41, were traveling aboard MV Lady Mary Joy 3 on Wednesday with her 2-year-old niece, Angelica, who was making her first trip to the family’s hometown of…

Floating inferno: Dozens dead, missing in ferry fire

Julie S. Alipala - Reporter / @alipalajulieINQ 03/31/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — At least 29 people died and 17 others were reported missing after a fire swept through the ferry MV Lady Mary Joy 3 and turned it into a raging inferno as it was passing…

223 passengers from aground ferry brought safely to Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The ferry passengers who were stranded after their ship ran aground in the seawaters of Iloilo last Tuesday, August 9, 2022, have been brought safely to Cebu.  The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed…

BREAKING: Leyte-bound passenger ship catches fire, rescue ongoing

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) on Sunday, June 26 confirmed that a passenger vessel en route to Leyte caught fire.  Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Krysta Bergantin, spokesperson of PCG-7, confirmed…

BFAR-7 to ferry fishery products from Pasil to Mandaue City

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Fishery products from the Pasil Landing Center will soon be available to buyers outside Cebu City, specifically in the northern part of Cebu. To address the declining fish trade at the Pasil Landing Center, the…

Lite Ferries set to launch brand-new, RINA class ship “LITE FERRY FIVE”

PR 11/16/2019

On its 29th year, Lite Shipping Corporation is on schedule to showcase their new world-class ship. Embarking on a new chapter of “Sailing Bigger, Faster and Better”, with the forthcoming launching of its latest acquisition, the newly…

P6.8 million worth of drugs seized from four suspects in Negros Oriental

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Negros Oriental together with the Negros Oriental Police Office (NOPO) arrested four individuals for possession of illegal drugs in an operation at the Sibulan Port in…

Seaman nabbed for allegedly selling illegal drugs in Bohol

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard in Jagna, together with the Police force and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency of Bohol, arrested on Sunday, August 18, 2019, a boatswain of a ferry for possession of illegal drugs. Around 8:15…

Lite Ferries set to launch today newest vessel for Cebu-Ormoc route

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Lite Ferries is set to launch today, March 25, another roll-on roll-off passenger vessel. Expected to grace the ceremonial ribbon cutting are Lucio Lim Jr., Lite Ferries president chief executive officer; chief operations officer Fernando…

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