- A ferry sank off the Philippines on Monday, leaving 10 people missing and 18 confirmed dead.
- Search and rescue teams have rescued 316 of the 344 passengers and crew onboard.
- The ferry operator has been ordered to suspend services while authorities investigate the accident and the company's safety record.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about the ferry accident in the Philippines? It’s pretty sad.

B: No, Kenji! What happened?

A: A ferry sank! It was near Mindanao island.

B: Oh no! How many people were on board?

A: A lot! Almost 350 passengers and crew.

B: Wow! Have they found everyone?

A: Not yet. They’ve rescued over 300 people, but 10 are still missing. The death toll is currently 18.

B: That’s terrible. Is the captain okay?

A: He’s also missing. They’re searching with divers now.

B: Poor people! What about the ferry company?

A: The government stopped them from operating their other ships. It looks like they've had problems before. Like, 32 accidents already!

B: Seriously? That’s awful! I hope they figure out what caused the accident.



A: Me too, Hana. Me too.