Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor on Monday lifted the fishing ban in at least seven towns in the province, saying the coastal waters in these areas were already “within acceptable standards” for fishing activities based on recent sample tests.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources earlier recommended alternative fishing grounds to help affected fishers. These are the municipal waters of Paluan, Abra de Ilog, San Jose and Magsaysay in Occidental Mindoro; Boac and Gasan in Marinduque; and Concepcion in Romblon.
Prof. Hernando Bacosa, lead expert for oil spills at the Department of Science and Technology, also cited test results showing that toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that were found in fish species in these seven towns were already in low concentration. “Precautionary measures shall be implemented in the event that the levels of contamination have increased such that the risks to the food safety of fish and fisheries products become significant,” said Dolor during the press briefing.
In a statement, Protect VIP said it understood the urgency of letting the fisherfolk make a living, “but we question why the ban is being lifted when MT Princess Empress continues to leak toxic oil into the waters of VIP,” and could cause ailments on fishermen if they encounter spill-affected waters.
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