THE Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands. If you were to visit one island per day, it would take 21 years to ...

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MANILA (PIA) — Metro Manila commuters may soon have an improved alternative mode of transport, with the proposal of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for an P800-million annual budget for the ...

MANILA--A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire between Philippine islands and at least 12 people were killed with seven still missing, a provincial governor said Thursday.

In the Philippines, at least 26 people have been killed when a small ferry capsized in Rizal province east of the capital Manila. Officials said 40 people were rescued from the boat and search for ...

as the Philippine Ports Authority pushes to improve the Pasig River Ferry System through an P800-million project. The PPA is submitting a proposal, called the Pasig River Intermodal Transportation ...

Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are listed. Death tolls vary by source.