The Philippines is no stranger to natural disasters. Yearly, there is at least one natural disaster which results in communities starting from square one. Subsequently, the attention the country receives for its geological and meteorological tragedies makes the Philippines synonymous natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons.
This week, the Philippines made headlines again. According to Reuters, there were at least 31 fatalities in last Saturday’s accident involving three Philippine ferries off the coast of Guimaras Island.
Carrying 96 passengers, the wooden-hulled boats encountered treacherous weather conditions, causing the vessels to overturn. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the search continues for three unaccounted-for passengers.
Infamous for its unsafe track record, there have been several fatalities on Philippine waters each year.
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