MV Maharlika II (built 1984) sank in bad

At least 29 people are reported missing after the 1,865-gt ro-pax Maharlika II (built 1984) sank in bad weather on Saturday.
Philiphine government-owned ro-pax vessel, MV Maharlika II (built 1984) sank in bad which had sailed Lipata Port for Liloan Port to the south, lost steering due to rough seas.
Coast Guard officials said search and rescue efforts continued into Sunday as it was uncertain how many passengers and crew had been aboard the ship.
Frequent storms, badly maintained vessels and weak enforcement of safety regulations have been blamed for past accidents.