Police say it could take months to identify Philippine ferry fire victims

The MV June Aster ferry caught fire en route from Manila to Coron — 76 people have died, 43 survived and 13 remain unaccounted for.
Authorities warn identifying victims could take weeks or months because many remains were badly burned; families are being asked for personal items or DNA.
Survivors reported a loud explosion before the blaze, which burned for over 40 hours and delayed rescue teams, complicating search efforts.