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Caritas Philippines to provide assistance to families affected by Oriental Mindoro oil spill
Caritas Philippines will provide assistance to at least 250 families affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
The humanitarian arm of the Church is prioritizing food packs for unreached and most needy coastal communities.
Fund transfers are being processed to the Diocesan Social Action Center for the distribution.
A meeting with affected parishes is scheduled for March 14, 2023, to finalize the list of beneficiaries.
The Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Center will also provide emergency assistance, with relief goods to be stored for distribution.
The oil spill originated from the sunken MT Princess Empress, which was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial oil.
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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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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing aid to families affected by the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured that the Philippine government is prepared to provide aid to families and individuals affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Western Visayas has released P4.6 million in cash assistance to 570 families in Caluya, Antique, affected by the Oriental Mindoro oil spill.
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Vice President Sara Duterte led relief operations in Caluya, Antique, for residents affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress.
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