The death toll from the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 near Basilan in the Philippines has risen to 42 after the Philippine Coast Guard recovered two more bodies, officials said.

At least 18 bodies have been recovered and 24 people remain missing after an inter-island ferry sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said.

At least 15 bodies have been recovered and 28 people were still missing after an inter-island ferry carrying at least 350 passengers sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said.