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Arroyo planning to lead medical mission in Romblon this week - Dureza


MANILA, Philippines - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is likely to visit Sibuyan Island to lead a medical mission there and possibly meet the relatives of the victims of the ill-fated MV Princess of the Stars, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said Monday. Dureza however said the schedules are still on a planning stage. “But initial plans include the President's dropping by a medical mission in Romblon after presiding over a Cabinet meeting and visiting victims of Typhoon Frank in Iloilo,” he said. He said President Arroyo is also considering visiting Sibuyan on Wednesday, "but this is tentative." President Arroyo, during her visit in Baler in Aurora, said she would meet some of the relatives of the victims in Cebu on Wednesday as most of the passengers of the vessel are Cebuano. She said she intends to assure them that the government would not stop until those liable for the incident are held accountable. Dureza said aside from the planned visits and meeting with the typhoon victims, A Spanish military aircraft carrying medical supplies, hygienic materials and water purifying machine is also set to arrive in Iloilo on Wednesday. "The Spanish government is sending a military aircraft that is taking off from Torejano base in Madrid. On board are 10 tons of medical supplies and hygienic materials...and with a heavy duty water purifier machine," he said. - GMANews.TV
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