Mindanao Basilan ferry deaths draw focus to Aleson Shipping’s political ties Mindanao Death toll in Basilan ferry tragedy rises to 29 Jan 29, 2026 3:34 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao DOTr grounds entire Aleson passenger fleet as ferry probe begins Jan 27, 2026 5:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Family clings to hope as captain of ill-fated ship remains missing off Pangasinan