The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry disaster in the Philippines has risen to 76 after rescue teams accessed the burnt vessel and recovered dozens of additional remains.

A fire aboard the passenger ferry MV June Aster off the western Philippines has left at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescue operations face severe weather challenges.

At least five people have died and 87 remain missing following a passenger ferry fire off the coast of Palawan province in the Philippines.