THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday announced the temporary suspension of all dragon boat race activities in Boracay after seven members of a local-based dragon boat group drowned in an accident.

“We are temporarily suspending all dragon boat race activities in Boracay, including practice and training, until we have assessed their practice protocols,” Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said in a statement.

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