The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, February 1, reported the recovery of three more bodies in connection with the ongoing search and rescue (SAR) operations for the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3. Meanwhile, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said it will investigate claims from survivors that there were insufficient life vests, missing names in the passenger manifest, and that the ill-fated vessel was a replacement ship for the ferry that sank off Basilan last Monday. The total number of fatalities has risen to 40, while the survivor count remains at 316, the Coast Guard said.

Lopez, V. (2026, February 2). PCG: More bodies recovered. Manila Standard, p. A3.