Senator Bong Revilla Calls for Accountability in Oil Spill
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. has demanded accountability from the owner of the tanker MT Terra Nova, which was involved in an oil spill that affected several coastal towns in Cavite province. The oil spill, which originated…
Oil Spill Aid from DOLE for Cavite Fishermen
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing to support fishermen in communities affected by an oil spill off the coast of Bataan province, through its emergency employment programme. The MT Terra Nova oil tanker sank near Limay, Bataan,…
Oil Spill Damage in Cavite Reaches P1 Billion
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…
Oil Spill Threat Prompts Urgent Action in Bacoor City
Government officials in Bacoor City are calling for urgent action to protect their coastal areas from an approaching oil spill. The spill originated from the M/T Terranova, which sank off Bataan on July 25. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Cavite Imposes Shellfish Ban as Oil Spill Threatens Coastal Waters
Cavite province has declared a no-catch zone for all types of shellfish following an oil spill from a tanker that capsized off the coast of neighboring Bataan last week, local officials said on Thursday. The fishing ban, imposed on July…