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On Earth Day, oil-spill affected communities in Oriental Mindoro call for justice
Fisherfolk affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro and the Verde Island Passages (VIP) gathered to demand government accountability and reparations for the ecological disaster.
The group, led by Koalisyon ng mga Mangingisdang Apektado ng Oil Spill (KMAOS), is calling for transparency from the national government regarding their actions to address the ongoing spill.
Fr. Edwin Gariguez highlighted the significant amount of industrial oil leaking into the VIP, a crucial biodiversity hotspot and livelihood source for millions, emphasizing the lack of containment, reparations, and justice for the damage.
As of April 20, the MT Princess Empress oil spill has impacted 38,871 families, with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reporting nearly ₱1 billion in livelihood costs and damages.
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Pola, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Jennifer Cruz reported that the oil spill has caused approximately P130 million in damages to the town's shorelines.
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The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds has pledged to provide settlements to all victims of the oil spill caused by the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro.
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimates potential environmental damage from the Oriental Mindoro oil spill to be around P7 billion.
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimates that marine resources worth P7 billion were possibly exposed to the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro.
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