Ferry sinks off northern coast

A wooden ferry carrying approximately 100 passengers has sunk in the Philippines, and at least 22 people drowned with about another 30 missing. The ferry was approaching Aparri in Cagayan province which is in the north of the country when its bamboo outrigger broke in heavy seas off Ballesteros. Reports state that passengers panicked and some leapt into the sea, creating instability on the vessel, which then capsized. Many survivors swam ashore and were found shivering on land.