Manila Bulletin
DENR chief to visit Oriental Mindoro to determine oil spillage extent
Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga will personally visit Oriental Mindoro on March 3 to assess the extent of the oil spillage from the capsized MT Princess Empress.
The DENR's priority is to determine the scope of the spillage and contain it to prevent further spread.
Secretary Loyzaga also emphasized the need to hasten the cleanup operations to minimize the impact on coastal and marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of the local community.
The DENR is committed to supporting affected local governments and communities in restoring the damaged ecosystems.
As of March 2, the oil spill had already reached the shores of Pola, Pinamalayan, Gloria, and Bongabong, and appears to be flowing southwards.
The MT Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, capsized off the coast of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on February 28.
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An oil tanker, MT Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, capsized off the coast of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on February 28, 2023.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to expedite efforts to address the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
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An inter-agency task force has been created to unify efforts in containing the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro following the sinking of motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that the cleanup of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro will be completed in less than four months, ideally within one month, citing the government's commitment to expedite the process.
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A lawmaker is pushing for an investigation into the oil spill caused by the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro, citing potential environmental damage.
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