2 Dead, Several Missing in Philippines Ferry Sinking

Rescuers are searching for possible survivors of a ferry that sank overnight in the central Philippines, leaving at least two dead. Officials said Sunday that around 100 people were rescued by passing vessels after the Maharlika II sank in a sudden storm after leaving Liloan port in Southern Layte province.  Authorities are continuing to search for survivors because they are unsure of how many people were on board the ferry. A spokesman said the Maharlika II sent a distress call...

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