August 3, 2019 5:48 PM

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7 dead, 13 missing as boats capsize in Philippines

At least seven people died and 13 were missing after two boats capsized in rough seas off the central Philippines today. Coastguard spokesman, Armand Balilo, told reporters in Manila that thirty-one other passengers and crew were plucked out of the water.<br />'' <br />'' Both vessels ply the short hop between the port city of Iloilo and the nearby island of Guimaras. Armand Balilo said the accidents happened at almost the same time.<br />'' <br />'' Seasonal southwest monsoon rains have churned up the season the western section of the Philippines over the past week.<br />''  

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