It has been estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people were on board, including approximately 150 Philippine soldiers, 7 Americans. , 5 Philippine legislators, and hundreds of college students who were traveling home after their schools had closed.
Laut Schätzungen befanden sich 1200 bis 1500 Personen an Bord, darunter etwa 150 philippinische Soldaten, 7 Amerikaner, 5 philippinische Abgeordnete und Hunderte Studenten, die nach der Schließung von Schulen und Universitäten heimwärts reisten.