No fishing ban in Palawan despite Oriental Mindoro oil spill sightings

Despite sightings of an oil spill from a sunken motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro reaching Palawan, fishing activities in the province have not been suspended.

Palawan PDRRMO head Jerry Alili said that the volume of oil seen is insignificant and contained, hence no fishing ban has been implemented.

The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed on Thursday that the oil spill had reached Barangay Casian in Taytay town, Palawan, 295 kilometers away from Naujan.

PCG personnel conducted assessments and cleaning operations upon confirmation of the spill's arrival.

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