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PH needs to invest in tech to contain oil spills, expert says

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 06:19 PM

The Philippine government should invest in its own technology to contain future oil spills, an expert said Saturday. Read more »

Remulla's proposal to send divers to MT Princess Empress opposed

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Posted at Mar 25 01:53 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard official stationed at the oil spill-hit province of Oriental Mindoro opposes a proposal by the justice secretary to send divers to the sunken tanker to assess the rate of the oil leak. Read more »

Task force to prioritize oil spill containment

Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 01:13 AM

The task force would prioritize the containment of oil spill from the sunken oil tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro, the DOJ said. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 23, 2023

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Posted at Mar 24 12:41 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Owner of sunken oil tanker ordered to cease operations

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Posted at Mar 24 12:26 AM

Philippine authorities ordered a halt to the operations of the shipping company responsible for the massive oil spill affecting numerous coastal villages. Read more »

Puerto Galera, other Oriental Mindoro tourism sites remain open

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Posted at Mar 23 04:52 PM

A view of the White beach in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro on Thursday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 22, 2023

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Posted at Mar 22 11:38 PM

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Oil spill cleanup from MT Princess Empress continues

Jam Sta. Rosa, AFP
Posted at Mar 22 10:58 PM

Fishermen wearing protective equipment join in cleaning operations from the oil spill of the sunken MT Princess Empress in Pola, Oriental Mindoro. Read more »

At least 23 holes found in sunken tanker off Oriental Mindoro

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Posted at Mar 22 10:10 PM

A remotely operated robot has identified the leaks from the sunken Princess Empress tanker. Read more »

Marcos: No need for Mindoro oil spill task force

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 12:11 PM

President Marcos Jr. said there was no need to create a new task force to oversee the ongoing oil spill cleanup in Oriental Mindoro. Read more »

Authorities laud breakthrough in Oriental Mindoro oil spill

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Posted at Mar 21 10:35 PM

The first underwater images of the MT Princess Empress, the sunken tanker whose oil leak has spread to the waters of three Philippine provinces, have come to light. Read more »

DOJ iimbestigahan kung sino ang dapat managot sa Mindoro oil spill

Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 07:00 PM

Muling pupulungin ng DOJ ang Marina coast guard para sa imbestigasyon sa malawakang oil spill sa Oriental Mindoro. Read more »

BFAR urges Oriental Mindoro: Keep fishing ban in place

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 21 08:27 PM

The BFAR urged Or. Mindoro to continue its fishing ban after traces of petroleum were found in water samples from the province hit by an oil spill. Read more »

DBM says funding 'enough' in oil spill aid in Mindoro

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 05:55 PM

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said government agencies addressing the oil spill are okay in terms of funding for their social services for now. Read more »

Expert: PH lacks corporate liability law amid oil spill

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 21 01:19 PM

The Mindoro oil spill must serve as a wake-up call to make companies liable for environmental disasters through legislation, an expert said. Read more »

Marina official denies signing permit of sunken oil tanker

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Posted at Mar 21 12:08 AM

The Philippine maritime regulator denies issuing the permit that allowed the MT Princess Empress to set sail before it capsized to cause the massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 20, 2023

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Posted at Mar 20 11:22 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Fish supply enough for Lent despite oil spill: BFAR

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 03:59 PM

The fish supply in the country will be enough for Lent, despite a massive oil spill off Oriental Mindoro, the BFAR said on Monday. Read more »

Or. Mindoro gov asks BFAR to release water test results

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Updated as of Mar 20 11:27 PM

Gov. Dolor urged BFAR to release the results of water and fish samples taken from Oriental Mindoro, which is affected by a massive oil spill. Read more »

Company behind Mindoro oil spill should pay for 'ecological damage': group

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Updated as of Mar 18 04:55 PM

Fishers' group Pamalakaya is seeking accountability from the owner of the vessel tagged in the massive oil spill in Mindoro. Read more »