As the Oriental Mindoro oil spill continues to disrupt the livelihood of fisherfolk, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the DILG to discuss with LGU leaders on allowing affected fisherfolk to fish in the waters. | JMangaluzINQ
“Pabawas na nang pabawas ‘yung lumalabas na langis. At pag nagawa na natin na naisara na natin lahat nung nag-leak doon sa barko at nahigop na natin ‘yung natira na langis doon sa loob. Tapos na ‘yung operation doon sa pag-control ng oil spill,” said Marcos in an interview with media.
Marcos on Saturday visited Oriental Mindoro to assess the situation, and said that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources have been working to monitor the situation. “DENR will continue to monitor the situation. BFAR will continue to monitor the situation. As soon as it is clear, we can go back to normal,” the President said in a mix of English and Filipino.According to local fisherfolk, they lose around P19 million a day due to the oil spill caused by the MT Princess Empress.
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