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Palace says URC must address wastewater spill; charges possible
Malacañang is investigating Universal Robina Corporation (URC) for a wastewater spill that affected 400 hectares in the Tañon Strait, one of the country's largest marine protected areas.
The incident occurred after a 15-meter dike at URC's Bais Distillery in Negros Oriental broke, releasing approximately 255,000 cubic meters of wastewater into Bais Bay.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been informed of the spill, and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that URC needs to address the issue immediately.
The government is considering charges against URC, with Castro affirming that the law will be upheld and cases will be filed if wrongdoing is found.
Residents of Negros Oriental have been warned by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to temporarily refrain from fishing and collecting seafood due to potential health risks.
URC has owned up to the spill and vowed to clean up the mess.
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