Palawan ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as identification process begins

CORON, Philippines – The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire jumped to 76 on Saturday after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron, Palawan, coast guard spokeswoman Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said in a statement. AFP watched hours earlier