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BACKDROP. The stranded ship at the Abagatanen beach in Agno town Pangasinan is now considered a nuisance by the municipality. The ship has been stranded in the area since February 4 this year. (Photo courtesy of Lhaiy Episcope's Facebook page) AGNO, Pangasinan - The local government unit (LGU) here declared the stranded vessel at the Abagatanen beach as a public nuisance. It also passed a resolution ordering the ship owner to answer the liabilities for damages caused by the ship's grounding. This, after the MV Sunny Link cargo ship allegedly poses a threat to the residents with the onset of typhoon season and has impacted on the tourism industry in the town. Philippine Coast Guard Pangasinan station chief, commander Mark Theodore Valencia, in an interview on Monday, said the negotiation between the shipping company and the town is ongoing. He said Agno Mayor Gualberto Sison issued an executive order declaring the vessel a public nuisance. The Sangguniang Bayan (municipal counci
AGROUND. A barge runs aground at the coral sanctuary 1.5 nautical miles from the shoreline of Silaqui Island, Bolinao town, Pangasinan. The Philippine Coast Guard said Wednesday (Dec. 29, 2021) the assessment of the damage to the coral sanctuary is ongoing. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) BOLINAO, Pangasinan - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), local government unit, and the provincial environment office are coordinating with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) for the assessment of the damage of the coral sanctuary in Silaqui Island here that was hit by a barge. In an interview on Wednesday, PCG-Pangasinan station chief, Commander Mark Theodore Valencia, said the barge was seen at 1.5 nautical miles away from the shoreline of Silaqui Island. However, the damage has yet to be determined by divers of the UPMSI, in coordination with other national government agencies. "We have requested assistance for the assessment on the incident," Val