Disaster on the Waters: A Familiar Story in the Philippines The recent ferry fire off the coast of Coron, Palawan, has left at least 35 people dead and many more unaccounted for.
The tragedy is a stark reminder of the Philippines' long standing problem with maritime safety. As the bodies of the victims began to arrive in port, families were left reeling from the loss of loved ones.
Myra Cabilan's brother, Rammel Gonzaga, was on the ferry for work and had been missing since the fire broke out. His family's ordeal is a heart wrenching example of this tragedy.