The oil spill from the sunken MT Princess Empress has reached Calapan City, according to Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor on Friday.
“Kagabi po kinumpirma ko po yan, 9:58 ng gabi, officially nilabas namin yung confirmation. Mga 500 meters po ang haba sa shoreline,” he told Dobol B TV.
Dolor said the oil spill has affected the livelihood of residents in the area as they are now struggling financially.Meanwhile, advocate group Protect Verde Island Passage called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to intervene and order relevant government agencies to pour all efforts to contain the oil spill.
Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development executive director Gerry Arances said not only fishermen but also barangays depend on the seas to bring in money for trade, transport, and tourism.
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