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Oil spill damage to Pola has reached around P130M, says mayor
Pola, Oriental Mindoro Mayor Jennifer Cruz reported that the oil spill has caused approximately P130 million in damages to the town's shorelines.
While the volume of oil reaching Pola has decreased, the town continues to suffer from the spill's effects, with damage estimated at 60-70% of its previous level.
Around 4,800 fisherfolk and their families have been impacted, with some experiencing respiratory illnesses in addition to the loss of their livelihood.
Mayor Cruz highlighted the initial lack of support, stating that only local Bantay Dagat and fisherfolk helped clean the shorelines in the first three days before external assistance arrived.
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