Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.

The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.