
According to the television channel, 317 people have been rescued, while 24 are reported missing. Survivors stated that the sea was calm at the time of the disaster. As reported by AFP, there were 342 passengers on board. The sinking of the Trisha Kerstin 3 occurred off the coast of Pila's Island on the night of January 26, while the vessel was en route from Zamboanga to Holo. The causes of the accident are currently being investigated, and according to the coast guard, the ferry was not overloaded.