There is no time frame on when the fishing ban in Oriental Mindoro can be lifted despite claims by an oil spill expert that fish from areas affected by the oil slick are safe for consumption.
BFAR said results of oil and grease analysis in water samples collected from affected areas in Oriental Mindoro showed “significant increases” in amounts from previous analyses, albeit still within the standards set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The oil spill in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro deeply concerns the Department of Tourism as it poses threat to the tourism and livelihood of destinations affected.
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ILOILO CITY – The island town of Caluya in Antique province has been placed under a state of calamity after an oil spill reached its shore.
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Caluya approved Resolution No. 2023-31 in a special session on Monday, March 6, 2023, placing the island under state of calamity d