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Midnight at Sea: The Trisha Kerstin 3 Disaster

This podcast script details the tragic sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a triple-decker ferry that foundered near the Philippines in early 2026. While traveling from Zamboanga City to Jolo Island, the vessel unexpectedly tilted and took on water in the middle of the night, leading to a chaotic rescue operation involving the military and local fishermen. Although hundreds were saved, the text highlights the heartbreaking loss of life and the desperate search for dozens of individuals who remain missing. Government officials and survivors raise critical questions regarding technical failures or structural holes, as the ship was reportedly not overloaded and the weather was calm. The narrative concludes by situating this disaster within the Philippines' grim history of maritime accidents, pointing toward systemic issues with aging vessels and regulatory oversight. Survivors currently face a medical crisis at local ports while investigators work to determine the precise cause of the catastrophe.