Sitio Sigayan News Today

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 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday, March 7, that all efforts were being exerted to contain the oil spill affecting Naujan, Oriental Mindoro and other nearby areas after the sinking of motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress last week. Admiral Artemio Abu, Commandant of the Philippine Coast