Holy Week drowning: 15 dead due to drowning – PNP
Drowning remains to be the no. 1 cause of death this Holy Week, police say.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 15 deaths due to drowning during the Holy Week.
In a statement on Good Friday, the PNP said that the Holy Week drowning fatalities involved eight minors and seven adults across the following regions:
- Two minors in Ilocos Region
- Three adults in Central Luzon
- Two minors and two adults in Calabarzon
- One minor in Mimaropa
- Two minors and one adult in Bicol Region
- One minor in Western Visayas
- One adult in the Cordillera Administrative Region
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PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil reminded resort operators and local government units to ensure visitors’ safety.
“These heartbreaking incidents are a painful reminder of how quickly accidents can happen. I am appealing to everyone: never leave minors unattended near water, always wear life vests when necessary, and avoid swimming in areas without lifeguards or safety supervision,” Marbil said in the statement.
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