On August 3 afternoon, two ferries with 86passengers and crewmembers capsized while en route from Iloilo to Guimaras city.A third ferry with four crewmembers on board also sunk on the day.
A monsoon caused heavy rains, strong windsand big waves in the time of the incidents. Philippine competent agencies areinvestigating the reasons those vessels sailed in such dangerous weather asother boats cancelled their trips.
Meanwhile, big rains triggered by storm causedflooding in many roads in Manila capital city, Luzon Island and the centralregion, forcing the closure of offices and schools in the areas. -VNA