Oriental Mindoro governor laments oil spill's impact on marine biodiversity

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Oriental Mindoro governor laments oil spill's impact on marine biodiversity
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The spill has spread to 10 towns in Oriental Mindoro and has put at risk more than 30 marine protected areas.

ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines – Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor could not hide his dismay over the potential long-term impacts ofIn an ambush interview with reporters on Saturday, March 4, Dolor said the industrial oil that leaked into the sea poses a threat to

“It took us more than 10 years to take care of these marine protected areas [and be recognized] as outstanding [on a national scale],” he added. RELIEF. Oriental Mindoro Governor Bonz Dolor , Pola Mayor Jennifer ‘Ina Alegre’ Cruz, and Social Welfare chief Rex Gatchalian distribute food packs to residents affected by the oil spill on March 4, 2023. Photo courtesy of Arjay Cleofe/PonD News Asia.

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