Those affected by Bataan oil spill may claim up to $6M from insurance, says counsel | ABS-CBN
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Those affected by Bataan oil spill may claim up to $6M from insurance, says counsel
Those affected by Bataan oil spill may claim up to $6M from insurance, says counsel
Oil stains rocks on the shore of Brgy. Cabcaben in Mariveles, Bataan from oil spills believed to be from recent sunken ships nearby on July 31, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Oil stains rocks on the shore of Brgy. Cabcaben in Mariveles, Bataan from oil spills believed to be from recent sunken ships nearby on July 31, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Those affected by the oil spill from Bataan may share up to $6 million in damages, according to the lawyer of Motor Tanker Terranova.
MANILA -- Those affected by the oil spill from Bataan may share up to $6 million in damages, according to the lawyer of Motor Tanker Terranova.
In the hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change on Wednesday, Atty. Valeriano Del Rosario said that is the maximum insurance amount.
In the hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change on Wednesday, Atty. Valeriano Del Rosario said that is the maximum insurance amount.
At present, there are already 42,000 affected fishermen in Cavite and Bulacan, according to Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Tolentino.
At present, there are already 42,000 affected fishermen in Cavite and Bulacan, according to Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Tolentino.
“Once the numbers have been noted, there will be claim centers created for them,” Del Rosario said. “Kapag may class suit po hindi po kami makaka-setup ng claims center (If there is a class suit we won’t be able to setup a claims center).”
“Once the numbers have been noted, there will be claim centers created for them,” Del Rosario said. “Kapag may class suit po hindi po kami makaka-setup ng claims center (If there is a class suit we won’t be able to setup a claims center).”
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The province of Cavite is considering a class suit.
The province of Cavite is considering a class suit.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), meanwhile, said it has given P44.8 million in humanitarian assistance which includes family food packs and financial help, while the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released P45 million in initial funds for the livelihood of 1,300 fishermen.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), meanwhile, said it has given P44.8 million in humanitarian assistance which includes family food packs and financial help, while the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released P45 million in initial funds for the livelihood of 1,300 fishermen.
Many have also been employed under DOLE’s Tulong Pang-hanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
Many have also been employed under DOLE’s Tulong Pang-hanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
EXCEEDANCE
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported 17 stations with exceedance of oil and grease content as of August 13, 2024, all of these in the National Capital Region.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported 17 stations with exceedance of oil and grease content as of August 13, 2024, all of these in the National Capital Region.
As to whether fish in Bataan can be eaten, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said according to its sensory inspection, these are “generally safe for human consumption.”
As to whether fish in Bataan can be eaten, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said according to its sensory inspection, these are “generally safe for human consumption.”
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