MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Ten people remained missing after an inter-island ferry with 344 people onboard sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, with 18 having been confirmed dead, authorities said Tuesday.

Survivors rest on a rescue boat after a ferry sank in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, Jan. 26, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)