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DBM says funding 'enough' in oil spill aid in Mindoro
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured that sufficient funds are available to aid residents affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
She stated that if needed, additional funds can be provided as the fiscal year has just begun.
The DSWD has allotted P116 million for 18,762 affected fisherfolk through its cash-for-work program.
The DOLE has also implemented its Tupad program in Caluya, Semirara, and Tinogboc.
The oil spill originated from the sunken motor tanker Princess Empress, which was carrying approximately 900,000 liters of industrial fuel oil.
The incident has affected 151,463 individuals across 131 barangays in Mimaropa and Western Visayas, with at least 189 people falling ill.
A state of calamity has been declared in 10 cities and municipalities due to the oil spill.
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As of March 16, 2023, over P43 million in aid has been provided to 74 affected areas in Mimaropa and Western Visayas due to the oil spill from the MT Princess Empress.
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Around 600 victims of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro have received P3,000 in cash assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has initiated a cash-for-work program for 19,895 individuals impacted by the oil spill off Oriental Mindoro.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that over 150,000 individuals have been impacted by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
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The United States, through USAID, is providing P10 million to train fisherfolk affected by the Oriental Mindoro oil spill as citizen scientists.
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