The death toll from the capsize of three Philippine ferries in bad weather rose to 31 on Sunday as rescuers found more bodies, a coast guard official said. The motorised, wooden-hulled boats were carrying a total of 96 passengers and crew when harsh weather conditions caused the vessels to overturn off the central island of Guimaras and Iloilo provinces on Saturday.

Death toll in capsized Philippine ferries climbs to 31

There are reports of an unspecified number of 'casualties', the coastguard said

Casualties feared as ferry with 251 aboard capsizes off Philippines

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Death toll in capsized Philippine ferries climbs to 31

Casualties feared as ferry with 251 aboard capsizes off Philippines