MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte will visit on Wednesday victims of the Iloilo-Guimaras Strait tragedy, which left several people dead, his spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte’s visit would likely be in the afternoon. Malacañang earlier extended its condolences to the families of the fatalities.
"The Palace expresses its sincerest condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the people who died at sea following the capsizing of 3 vessels due to strong waves produced by a squall while in transit from Iloilo City to Guimaras," Panelo said in a statement. Three vessels capsized over the weekend due to strong waves likely produced by a squall. An investigation is underway to confirm the cause of the tragedy which left at least 28 people dead as of the latest count of the local disaster risk and reduction office.
Following the incident, Malacañang directed the Philippine Coast Guard, the Maritime Industry Authority and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to "refine their coordination efforts in safeguarding the security of the public especially during this rainy season."
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