‘Ferry capsized after panic on board’

Ongoing search: Coastguards continuing the rescue operations around the capsized boat in Binangonan, Rizal province. — Reuters

A small Philippine ferry turned upside down when passengers suddenly crowded to one side in panic as fierce winds pummelled the wooden vessel, leaving at least 26 people dead while 40 others were rescued, officials said.

Coastguard and police said yesterday that search and rescue efforts had resumed after a pause on Thursday night.