The third Philippine ferry accident in over a week leaves one person dead and about 100 rescued

MANILA (AP): One person died and more than 100 had to be rescued after a ferry in the central Philippines struck floating debris at sea and took on water Saturday, police said.

The accident involving the King Sto. Nino 7, which was carrying 117 people, was the third to hit the country in just over a week, police said.