Health and EnvironmentOil Spill Damage in Cavite Reaches P1 Billion

Oil Spill Damage in Cavite Reaches P1 Billion

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The cost of damage in Cavite from an oil spill off the coast of Bataan province has reached an estimated 1 billion pesos, local officials report.

The spill, which occurred when the MT Terranova sank on 25 July, has severely impacted fishing communities in neighboring Cavite province.

Fish markets in the town of Noveleta have closed, with vendors reporting a sharp decline in sales. Some shellfish sellers have resorted to cooking their products to reassure customers of their safety.

“Even when we explain that our milkfish or tilapia come from fish farms, people are reluctant to buy,” one vendor told local media.

Authorities have declared Cavite a no-catch zone for fish and shellfish.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is awaiting test results on samples from the affected areas.

BFAR officer-in-charge Isidro Velayo Jr warned of potential food safety issues, advising against consumption of seafood with an unusual odor.

The provincial government estimates that 25,000 fishermen have been affected by the spill. Local authorities are distributing relief goods and planning long-term assistance.

“We’re preparing to extend our aid. We’ll provide assistance every week,” said Noveleta Mayor Dino Chua.

The MT Terranova was carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil when it sank off Limay, Bataan.

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla confirmed that oil slicks have reached several coastal villages in Cavite. Nine areas in Cavite have been placed under State of Calamity.

Environmental groups are calling for a swift clean-up operation and compensation for affected communities.


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