Possible oil slick near Palawan’s Coron, scientists say

Marine scientists at UP detected possible oil slicks near Coron, Palawan, more than a month after the sinking of fuel tanker MT Princess Empress off Oriental Mindoro.

Based on satellite images from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the slicks measured about 19 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width.

Local officials in Coron reported no visible signs of oil spill during sea patrols and interviews with fishermen.

UPMSI noted that weak winds when the image was taken could have made the slicks thicker due to calmer waves.

Philippine Space Agency cited a NOAA map showing possible unconfirmed oil reaching Coron, highlighting concerns over government's slow response.