First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35

The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow.

The Coast guard spokeswoman told a Saturday press conference the remains would be turned over to police forensic investigators for "proper disposition and identification" before allowing local authorities to inform family members. Thirty passengers and 13 crew have so far been rescued, while 54 people remain unaccounted for.