
An American man has drowned at a beach resort where he was celebrating his birthday in Barangay Pook, Hinobaan, Negros Occidental.
48-year-old John Sterling Burdick of Bacolod City was discovered by some of his employees as they prepared food for his celebration party.
Police say a strong current caused by bad weather attributed to his drowning.
Burdick was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead upon arrival.