Oil spill reaches Verde Island, affecting marine life
The Oriental Mindoro oil spill has reached Verde Island, affecting marine biodiversity.
As of March 20, traces of oil were found on the ground in Batangas despite no visible signs from aerial surveys.
By March 21, the PCG collected 6,803 liters of oily water and 65 sacks of contaminated materials near Naujan, Bulalacao, and Pola.
PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo stated that there are currently no traces of oil in Isla Verde after offshore aerial surveillance.
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