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DSWD to send aid to families affected by oil spill in Oriental Mindoro
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.
Secretary Rex Gatchalian personally led the distribution of assistance, which includes family food packs for over 7,000 affected families across six municipalities.
The DSWD has pre-positioned over P78.9 million in standby funds and food packs, and anticipates the number of affected families to increase to 10,000.
A cash-for-work program will also be conducted to help residents recover from the incident.
The MT Princess Empress sank with 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
Marine experts estimate that over 36,000 hectares of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass may be affected by the oil spill.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) advised residents from four municipalities to avoid fishing activities due to possible oil hazards.
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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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Caritas Philippines will provide assistance to at least 250 families affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch a cash-for-work program on March 15 for approximately 14,000 individuals affected by the oil spill off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
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A progressive fisherfolk group, Pamalakaya, is urging the Philippine government to provide immediate financial subsidies and livelihood support to fishermen and their families affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
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