President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured families and individuals affected by the oil spill from a sunken vessel in Oriental Mindoro that the government is ready to assist them, particularly the fisherfolk in the area.
Photos of the effects of the oil spill after MT Princess Empress, which was carrying 800,000 liters of oil, sank in Oriental Mindoro on Feb. 28, 2023.
In a series of tweets, the President ensured that assistance was ready for those who might have been affected by the spillage of diesel fuel. “The government, through the [Department of Social Work and Development ], is prepared to provide various forms of assistance to families and individuals affected by the oil spill caused by the submerged MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro,” Marcos said.
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