MANILA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The number of victims of the recent food poisoning incident in southern Philippine province of North Cotabato has increased to 131, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday.
The food poisoning incident occurred following a fun run in Makilala, a town belongs to North Cotabato, on Wednesday, which has caused at least 131 people to have treatment in hospital, the agency said.
NDRRMC initially reported on Friday that 94 victims were hospitalized when they experienced stomach ache and vomiting after eating breakfast in the Fun Run Program in the celebration of Makilala Foundation Anniversary.
But the number of victims rose to 131 after 37 others were admitted in the hospital, NDRRMC said, adding that investigation has been ongoing.
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