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Parts of Cavite under state of calamity due to oil spill
Parts of Cavite under state of calamity due to oil spill
Published Jul 31, 2024 11:51 AM PHT
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Updated Jul 31, 2024 02:48 PM PHT
A thick layer of oil can be seen across the water’s surface approximately four kilometers from the coastline in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy Bulacan. The oil spill from capsized tanker MT Terranova which was carrying 1.4 million liters of oil is now affecting the municipal waters of several areas, including Bulacan, Cavite, and Bataan. Noel Celis, Greenpeace handout
A thick layer of oil can be seen across the water’s surface approximately four kilometers from the coastline in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy Bulacan. The oil spill from capsized tanker MT Terranova which was carrying 1.4 million liters of oil is now affecting the municipal waters of several areas, including Bulacan, Cavite, and Bataan. Noel Celis, Greenpeace handoutMANILA – A state of calamity has been declared over parts of Cavite due to the oil spill from a sunken tanker, Governor Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday.
MANILA – A state of calamity has been declared over parts of Cavite due to the oil spill from a sunken tanker, Governor Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday.
The areas under state of calamity include Bacoor, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, Maragondon, and Ternate, Remulla said.
The areas under state of calamity include Bacoor, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, Maragondon, and Ternate, Remulla said.
A state of calamity unlocks additional funds for disaster response and imposes a price freeze on basic goods.
A state of calamity unlocks additional funds for disaster response and imposes a price freeze on basic goods.
Remulla said a “no-catch zone for all shellfish (tahong, alimasag, alimango, halaan) in our vicinity” was in effect.
Remulla said a “no-catch zone for all shellfish (tahong, alimasag, alimango, halaan) in our vicinity” was in effect.
Local officials met Wednesday “for the immediate distribution of relief goods for the 25,000 affected fisherfolks,” the governor said.
Local officials met Wednesday “for the immediate distribution of relief goods for the 25,000 affected fisherfolks,” the governor said.
“We start all emergency work today,” Remulla added.
“We start all emergency work today,” Remulla added.
The tanker MT Terra Nova was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel cargo when it sank in bad weather off Bataan early Thursday, killing one crew member and leaving the Philippines facing the possibility of its worst oil spill ever.
The tanker MT Terra Nova was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel cargo when it sank in bad weather off Bataan early Thursday, killing one crew member and leaving the Philippines facing the possibility of its worst oil spill ever.
Divers began sealing the vessel's leaking valves on Saturday, reducing the amount of oil flowing into the water to one liter per hour from 7.5 liters per minute.
Divers began sealing the vessel's leaking valves on Saturday, reducing the amount of oil flowing into the water to one liter per hour from 7.5 liters per minute.
The leaking was now "minimal scale" and "very controllable", Lieutenant Commander Michael John Encina from Bataan Coast Guard Station said last Monday.
The leaking was now "minimal scale" and "very controllable", Lieutenant Commander Michael John Encina from Bataan Coast Guard Station said last Monday.
FISHERMEN SUFFER
FISHERMEN SUFFER
Fisherman Ronald Palarin sold his catch at lower prices on Wednesday. He said fewer customers were buying fish ever since the oil spill from MV Terra Nova reached Cavite.
Fisherman Ronald Palarin sold his catch at lower prices on Wednesday. He said fewer customers were buying fish ever since the oil spill from MV Terra Nova reached Cavite.
"Hindi naman po masyadong mabenta kahit mura na dahil nga daw may langis daw sabi ng mga mamimili...Kung ganun wala po kaming magagawa kundi ibenta ng mura," Palarin said.
"Hindi naman po masyadong mabenta kahit mura na dahil nga daw may langis daw sabi ng mga mamimili...Kung ganun wala po kaming magagawa kundi ibenta ng mura," Palarin said.
“Ito lang po inaasahan namin hanapbuhay siyempre panahon na ng pasukan kailangan din namin ng pang-araw araw na pangbaon ng mga bata."
“Ito lang po inaasahan namin hanapbuhay siyempre panahon na ng pasukan kailangan din namin ng pang-araw araw na pangbaon ng mga bata."
(It's not selling well even at a lower price because customers say there's oil... If that's the case, we have no choice but to sell it cheap... This is our only livelihood, especially with school starting, we need money for the kids' daily needs.)
(It's not selling well even at a lower price because customers say there's oil... If that's the case, we have no choice but to sell it cheap... This is our only livelihood, especially with school starting, we need money for the kids' daily needs.)
Some fish vendors like Nelia Felizardo are now sourcing their fish from neighboring provinces.
Some fish vendors like Nelia Felizardo are now sourcing their fish from neighboring provinces.
From earning around P1,000 a day, Felizardo now makes only P400.
From earning around P1,000 a day, Felizardo now makes only P400.
"Di po kami makapamakyaw ng sariwa puro galing sa ibang lugar. Ito galing Batangas, galing Dagupan at tska yung mga frozen... Di kami namakyaw dahil di mabibili sa palengke..alam nila may oil spill e," she said.
"Di po kami makapamakyaw ng sariwa puro galing sa ibang lugar. Ito galing Batangas, galing Dagupan at tska yung mga frozen... Di kami namakyaw dahil di mabibili sa palengke..alam nila may oil spill e," she said.
(We can't buy fresh fish in bulk, so we're getting fish from Batangas, Dagupan, and some frozen ones... We don't buy in bulk because people won't buy them at the market; they know about the oil spill.)
(We can't buy fresh fish in bulk, so we're getting fish from Batangas, Dagupan, and some frozen ones... We don't buy in bulk because people won't buy them at the market; they know about the oil spill.)
Customers are also becoming cautious about the fish they purchase.
Customers are also becoming cautious about the fish they purchase.
"Bumili na lang ng sariwa para safe ka...di kami bumibili sa hindi kakilala," said Ma. Liwanag Endozo.
"Bumili na lang ng sariwa para safe ka...di kami bumibili sa hindi kakilala," said Ma. Liwanag Endozo.
(We only buy fresh fish to be safe... We don't buy from unfamiliar sellers.)
(We only buy fresh fish to be safe... We don't buy from unfamiliar sellers.)
According to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Office (PENRO) Cavite, the oil spill is most prominent in Tanza. However, the oil spill is not widespread along the shoreline, and further escalation seems unlikely.
"Mayroong debris, may oil na nakakapit although hindi buong coastal. May patche-patche...May ginawang clean up to separate na yung contaminated na debris and solid waste,” said Januel Peras, the PENRO’s officer-in-charge.
“Kailangan nakaseparate yung contaminated na solid waste at may proler disposal for that. Temporarily, kinollect siya nilagay sa drum...then sa DENR sa proper disposal."
(There is debris mixed with the oil, although not along the entire coast. There are patches... Cleanup efforts are being made to separate the contaminated debris and solid waste. The contaminated solid waste needs proper disposal. Temporarily, it's being collected and stored in drums then sent to the DENR for proper disposal.)
In Noveleta, the local government and the Philippine Coast Guard joined forces for a coastal cleanup.
"Nakikita pa lang po natin ang mga debris na merong oil spill pero yung mismong oil spill po ay hindi pa umaabot at hoping po tayo na hindi na po umabot," said Davey Chua, a board member of Cavite’s First District.
(We can only see debris with oil spill traces, but the actual oil spill hasn't reached us yet. We're hoping it won't reach us.)
PENRO and local authorities in Cavite continue to monitor the situation.
According to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Office (PENRO) Cavite, the oil spill is most prominent in Tanza. However, the oil spill is not widespread along the shoreline, and further escalation seems unlikely.
"Mayroong debris, may oil na nakakapit although hindi buong coastal. May patche-patche...May ginawang clean up to separate na yung contaminated na debris and solid waste,” said Januel Peras, the PENRO’s officer-in-charge.
“Kailangan nakaseparate yung contaminated na solid waste at may proler disposal for that. Temporarily, kinollect siya nilagay sa drum...then sa DENR sa proper disposal."
(There is debris mixed with the oil, although not along the entire coast. There are patches... Cleanup efforts are being made to separate the contaminated debris and solid waste. The contaminated solid waste needs proper disposal. Temporarily, it's being collected and stored in drums then sent to the DENR for proper disposal.)
In Noveleta, the local government and the Philippine Coast Guard joined forces for a coastal cleanup.
"Nakikita pa lang po natin ang mga debris na merong oil spill pero yung mismong oil spill po ay hindi pa umaabot at hoping po tayo na hindi na po umabot," said Davey Chua, a board member of Cavite’s First District.
(We can only see debris with oil spill traces, but the actual oil spill hasn't reached us yet. We're hoping it won't reach us.)
PENRO and local authorities in Cavite continue to monitor the situation.
"Mayroong debris, may oil na nakakapit although hindi buong coastal. May patche-patche...May ginawang clean up to separate na yung contaminated na debris and solid waste,” said Januel Peras, the PENRO’s officer-in-charge.
“Kailangan nakaseparate yung contaminated na solid waste at may proler disposal for that. Temporarily, kinollect siya nilagay sa drum...then sa DENR sa proper disposal."
(There is debris mixed with the oil, although not along the entire coast. There are patches... Cleanup efforts are being made to separate the contaminated debris and solid waste. The contaminated solid waste needs proper disposal. Temporarily, it's being collected and stored in drums then sent to the DENR for proper disposal.)
In Noveleta, the local government and the Philippine Coast Guard joined forces for a coastal cleanup.
"Nakikita pa lang po natin ang mga debris na merong oil spill pero yung mismong oil spill po ay hindi pa umaabot at hoping po tayo na hindi na po umabot," said Davey Chua, a board member of Cavite’s First District.
(We can only see debris with oil spill traces, but the actual oil spill hasn't reached us yet. We're hoping it won't reach us.)
PENRO and local authorities in Cavite continue to monitor the situation.
– With a report from Agence France Presse
– With a report from Agence France Presse
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