Manila Bulletin
Fisherfolk group warns on possible fish kill in Oriental Mindoro oil spill site
The fisherfolk group Pamalakaya warns of a possible widespread fish kill in areas affected by the oil spill from the MT Princess Empress off Oriental Mindoro.
The oil tanker sank on February 28, spilling over 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil and has now reached neighboring provinces.
Pamalakaya National Chairperson Fernando Hicap stated that various tuna species in Palawan and Antique, as well as seaweed farms, could be negatively affected.
Nearly P79 million worth of seaweed in Antique, where over 10,000 fisherfolk depend on the industry, were reported to be affected.
The group is calling for a clear government plan for the rehabilitation of affected mangrove areas, coral reefs, and other fishing grounds.
Pamalakaya also emphasized the need for sufficient and immediate subsidies for fisherfolk who have been unable to go out to sea for over a week.
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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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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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Over 100,000 residents in Mindoro are affected by the oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress, which was carrying 800,000 liters of fuel oil.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has advised residents of four Oriental Mindoro towns – Naujan, Pola, Pinamalayan, and Bongabong – to stop fishing activities due to an oil spill from the sunken motor tanker MT Princess Empress.
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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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