oil spill

Calapan Mayor Malou Morillo made it clear that fisherfolk from her city could still head out to sea to fish.

Tolentino said that authorities should utilize existing funds enshrined under Republic Act No. 9483 or the Oil Pollution Compensation Act since there is a specific provision there in which for every shipment of oil tanker, 10 centavos per…

Oriental Mindoro Rep. Arnan Panaligan has visited the barangays in Naujan that are deeply affected by the oil spill to bring relief assistance.

Pola is one of the towns hardest hit by the oil spill from the February 28 sinking of a tanker, and Mayor Jennifer Mindanao Cruz lamented that one of the affected areas is a popular tourist destination.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said the department is ready to provide cash-for-work assistance to residents affected by the oil spill caused by the sunken of MT Princess Empress in…

There are still good developments in Pola even as it deals with the aftermath of the tragic oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro, according to Mayor Jennifer Mindanao Cruz.

The local government of Bulalacao is taking precautions to protect its shores, mangroves, and tourist areas from the threat of an oil spill from the sinking of a tanker late last month.

Because of the damage to her town, Pola Mayor Jennifer Mindanao Cruz is considering taking legal action agains the owner of the MT Princess Empress whose sinking caused an oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro and affected her town.

Coron Mayor Marjo Reyes called on his constituents to be on alert as the oil spill off Oriental Mindoro may affect nearby areas

Oriental Mindoro Gov. Bonz Dolor felt relieved when he received a call from the President assuring him of assistance for the oil spill.