At least 18 people dead as Philippines ferry with 350 onboard sinks

Rescuers save at least 316 after inter-island ferry sank en route from city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo islandA ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank early on Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 people, officials said. Rescuers saved hundreds more, while a fleet of coastguard and naval ships searched for those still missing.Coastguard officials said the cargo and passenger ferry apparently encountered technical problems and sank after midnight. The steel-hulled vessel abruptly tilted to one side and took on water, hurling people into the sea in the darkness, according to a rescued passenger who lost his six-month-old baby. Continue reading...