ZAMBOANGA CITY: Dozens of ferry passengers were rescued early Saturday after their vessel was battered with huge waves that sipped through the engine room off Zamboanga Sibugay province in southern Philippines, the Coast Guard said.

It said the ferry, which came from Zamboanga City, was on its way to Talusan town and carrying at least 57 people, including 8 children and a baby.

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