Philippines President Duterte acknowledged the shortcomings in organizing the 30th SEA Games and pledged to open an investigation after the event ended.

"I assure everyone that I will investigate. A large amount of money has been invested in the meeting. I think that with the funds, the event will go smoothly, but it seems that there has been an increase." trying, "Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte told reporters at Malacanang Palace on November 28, referring to the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

However, Duterte also urged people to "think carefully and do not create storm of criticism" about the organization of the Philippines, because the country's officials "are extremely busy with the preparation process".

The President of the Philippines said as soon as the 30th SEA Games ended, he would ask former government auditors and prosecutors to conduct investigations for the preparation of the congress. Malacanang Palace also acknowledged the shortcomings that critics pointed out, saying the organizers "should serve better".

Duterte's comments came amid the 30-day SEA Games 30 series of criticism of logistics for events such as transportation, accommodation and meals for athletes, making the hashtag #SEAGamesfail (SEA Games failure) a breeze. social trends. The organizers apologized and promised to do better, but while the opening day was near, many items of preparation were not completed.

About 8,750 athletes and sports members from Southeast Asian countries are expected to come to the Philippines to attend the 30th SEA Games, along with about 12,000 volunteers. The event will take place from November 30 to December 11 with 56 sports competitions held at dozens of venues. The organizers hope to reach over 500 million people watching the conference via television.