Manila, Jan. 15 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday vowed accountability and assured government assistance to victims of the Binaliw landfill incident in Cebu City.

Marcos made the assurance during the naming and delivery ceremony of a dual-fuel methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier in Balamban, Cebu, where he expressed condolences to the kin of the victims and called for solidarity with affected residents.

"Before we start, let us take a moment of silence for the victims of the landfill incident in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City last Jan. 8," Marcos said.

"As search and rescue operations continue, we offer our prayers for the souls of the departed and strength to their grieving families," he added.

Marcos said burial assi...