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Batangas solon says bayanihan needed in oil spill cleanup
Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro is urging for a nationwide 'bayanihan' spirit to aid in the containment and cleanup efforts for the oil spill affecting the Verde Island Passage (VIP).
Several municipalities in Luistro's district, including Mabini, Bauan, Lobo, San Luis, San Pascual, and Tingloy, have already been impacted by the oil spill.
The lawmaker believes that people from her district, Mindoro, Romblon, and surrounding provinces would be willing to volunteer and contribute to saving the VIP.
Luistro suggested tapping into government funds such as DOLE-TUPAD and DSWD-AICS to finance the urgent containment and cleanup operations.
She previously filed House Bill No. 6089 to designate the VIP as an ecotourism zone.
The VIP is recognized not only as a tourist destination for divers and marine enthusiasts but also as a vital source of livelihood for local and commercial fishermen due to its rich marine biodiversity.
Luistro emphasized the critical need for collective action to preserve the VIP's valuable marine resources, including coral reefs, waters, mangrove forests, and seagrass meadows.
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