Caluya under state of calamity due to oil spill
The island municipality of Caluya in Antique is under a state of calamity due to an oil spill affecting its municipal waters and shorelines.
The Sangguniang Bayan declared the state of calamity on Monday, March 6, noting that the oil spill has reached several barangays and could lead to widespread environmental and health hazards.
The resolution highlights potential detrimental effects on public health and economic well-being, particularly for fisherfolks, shell collectors, and seaweed farmers who make up a majority of the marginalized sectors in Caluya.
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