CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it rescued all but one of 95 passengers from a partially capsized ferry boat off the coast of Sibuyan Island in Romblon province.

The cause of the sinking is under investigation but it was reported that MB King Santo Niño 7 was new, on its maiden voyage and operated as a "special trip" as there was no regular trip along the route it took.

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