80 fall ill due to 'food poisoning' after wedding in Maguindanao del Sur

About 80 people fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after attending a tribal wedding in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, according to a report on "State of the Nation."

According to the Integrated Health Office, the victims complained of stomach ache and vomiting and many were brought to the hospital for treatment.

It is possible that the food served was spoiled due to the hot weather. One of the dishes served was beniton, which is prepared with spices, native chicken and coconut milk. Dishes that are prepared with coconut milk easily spoil because of the hot weather. — BAP, GMA Integrated News