Search and rescue operations are underway for the passengers of a ship that caught fire last night in Basilan. Coast Guard officials say, the M/V Lady Mary Joy caught fire in the vicinity of the waters of Baluk-Baluk Island. The ship left Zamboanga City Pier and was bound Jolo in Sulu.

Joining us on the phone is Municipality Mayor Arsina Kahing-Nanoh of Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.


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