Some remains were found clustered together in parts of the vessel, while others were scattered ‌across different ⁠areas of the ship, said forensic specialist Richard Allan ‌Mangalip Authorities in the Philippines said on Sunday it could take weeks or months to identify the victims of a ferry fire that killed 76 people, as forensic experts begin collecting and comparing DNA samples from charred remains and investigators determine what caused one of the country's deadliest maritime disasters in recent years. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Some remains were found clustered together in parts of the vessel, while others were scattered ‌across different ⁠areas of the ship, said forensic specialist Richard Allan ‌MangalipS1

• Authorities in the Philippines said on Sunday it could take weeks or months to identify the victims of a ferry fire that killed 76 people, as forensic experts begin collecting and comparing DNA samples from charred remains and investigators determine what caus...S2