Fears are growing for at least 700 passengers on a ferry which officials say has capsized off the Philippines in the wake of a typhoon.
Fears are growing for at least 700 passengers on a ferry which officials say has capsized off the Philippines in the wake of a typhoon.
Four bodies have been washed up on shore near Sibuyan in the central Philippines, officials said.
Four bodies have been washed up on shore near Sibuyan in the central Philippines, officials said.
Some reports say the MV Princess of Stars, which had become stranded in heavy seas, has sunk.
Some reports say the MV Princess of Stars, which had become stranded in heavy seas, has sunk.
Typhoon Fengshen has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines, causing flash floods and landslides.
Typhoon Fengshen has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines, causing flash floods and landslides.
Coastgaurd officials said the ferry's engine failed on Saturday afternoon.
Coastgaurd officials said the ferry's engine failed on Saturday afternoon.
Heavy seas and gale force winds have hampered rescue efforts and radio communication has been lost.
Heavy seas and gale force winds have hampered rescue efforts and radio communication has been lost.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of the typhoon.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of the typhoon.
Gusts of up to 170kph (106mph) have caused much damage in southern and central areas. Many roads are blocked and there are widespread power cuts.
Gusts of up to 170kph (106mph) have caused much damage in southern and central areas. Many roads are blocked and there are widespread power cuts.
Domestic flights to central regions have been cancelled and inter-island ferry services halted, officials say.
Domestic flights to central regions have been cancelled and inter-island ferry services halted, officials say.
Ten people drowned after a river burst its banks and swept away houses in southern Maguindanao province. Several other people were reported missing by the local authorities.
Ten people drowned after a river burst its banks and swept away houses in southern Maguindanao province. Several other people were reported missing by the local authorities.
A landslide has also buried several houses in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing at least two people, officials said.
A landslide has also buried several houses in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing at least two people, officials said.
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Emergency teams rescue those trapped by flood waters
Emergency teams rescue those trapped by flood waters
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