Nation At least 31 dead, rescuers search for missing passengers after ferry fire in Philippines March 30, 2023 Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Comments Off on At least 31 dead, rescuers search for missing passengers after ferry fire in Philippines The burned ferry was towed to Basilan's shoreline where the bodies of 18 of the 31 victims were discovered in a budget section of the passenger cabin.