The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) files a criminal complaint for alleged falsification of documents against the captain of the MV June Aster, whose Sept. 9 fire gutted the vessel off the waters of Coron, Palawan. The complaint is filed against the ship’s captain, identified by reports as Roel Sarmiento.

The MV June Aster fire kills 77 people, while eight remain missing and 43 others survive, according to the coverage provided. The Philippine outlets describe the PCG action as connected to the incident and focus specifically on alleged falsification of a public document. While both accounts agree on the PCG’s filing and the charge, they provide limited additional details on the underlying alleged document discrepancies and procedural next steps.