Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

A ferry fire near Coron killed 76 people with 13 still missing; many victims are badly charred so DNA identification could take weeks or months.
Investigators haven’t determined the cause — survivors reported two explosions and teams are still trying to access flooded lower decks and the engine room.
The tragedy highlights ongoing ferry-safety concerns in the Philippines, an island nation reliant on sea travel; the shipowner says it’s cooperating and assisting families.