PNP: 72 Holy Week deaths due to drowning nationwide | Inquirer News

PNP: 72 Holy Week deaths due to drowning nationwide

/ 09:38 AM April 10, 2023

drowning cases on holy week

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 72 deaths due drowning were reported and recorded nationwide during the Holy Week,  Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo told INQUIRER.net on Monday.

Fajardo, in a text message, said this was the latest tally recorded by the PNP as of Sunday, 6 pm.

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Hence, PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. reminded the public, especially parents and guardians, be more careful and  vigilant.

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“To all parents,  please do not leave your children unattended and avoid drinking liquor while swimming to avoid cases of drowning,” Azurin  said in a statement.

The PNP also recorded 11 vehicular accidents that resulted in four deaths in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).

A large number of Filipinos trooped to the provinces and vacation destinations during the long Holy Week break. 

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