The Philippine Coast Guard says the industrial oil cargo of the capsized tanker is starting to leak into waters off Naujan town, Mindoro Oriental.
has reached the shores of Pola and Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard Southern Tagalog said on Thursday, March 2.
“Nakaabot na kaninang umaga ang oil spill sa dalampasigan ng dalawang karatig bayan ng Pola at Pinamalayan “I already sent a request letter to the national headquarters for some forces from Coast Guard Auxillary to augment our personnel on anticipation for extensive effect of oil spill on water of Mindoro,” said Rosario.
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