Death toll in Philippines ferry fire rises to 76

The death toll from a fire aboard the MV June Aster ferry in the Philippines' Palawan province has risen to 76.

According to Report, citing Philippine media, the Coast Guard said 13 people remain missing.

Search and rescue operations are continuing at the scene.

A total of 43 people survived the fire.

The blaze broke out aboard the ferry on the evening of September 9.

The cause of the incident is being investigated.