Three additional towns and a city in Oriental Mindoro have been declared safe for fishing activities by the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro. Calapan City, Gloria, and Bansud have joined the list of areas where fishing is now permitted, according to Governor Bonz Dolor. The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the… Read More Fishing ban lifted in Calapan City, Gloria, Bansud
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has allocated over P117.864 million in relief and recovery assistance to areas affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. The assistance is intended to support emergency relief efforts, early recovery initiatives, and mid-to-long-term recovery aid, with a specific focus on municipal fisherfolk communities. About P4.4 million… Read More BFAR to provide P117.86M in aid to oil spill victims
A team of experts from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and its partner agencies has been monitoring the extent of oil contamination through coral habitat oiling assessments in various marine protected areas (MPAs) in Oriental Mindoro. The recent sinking of MT Princess Empress has resulted in oil slicks and sheens spreading across the marine waters… Read More Experts investigate oil spill’s effects on coral habitat
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has recommended maintaining fishing ban in six towns affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. The BFAR said its recent analyses revealed varying levels of oil, grease, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) contaminants in water and fish samples across all sampling sites in the province. It… Read More Fishing ban stays in 6 Oriental Mindoro towns
The Maritime Industry Authority-National Capital Region (NCR) has revoked the Certificate of Public Convenience of RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc. (RDC), the shipping company that owns and operates the sunken MT Princess Empress. The decision, contained in a resolution dated May 11, 2023, was based on the finding that the company operated the Princess Empress… Read More MARINA revokes certificate of shipping firm responsible for oil spill
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched an investigation into several personnel for potential administrative liability in relation to the sinking of MT Princess Empress. During a media briefing held on Friday, Atty. Sharon Aledo, MARINA spokesperson and legal service director, said that the maritime authority is currently examining personnel for potential administrative violations related… Read More MARINA probes personnel over sinking of MT Princess Empress
In an effort to alleviate the challenges faced by fisherfolks affected by oil spills in Mindoro, a collaborative initiative has been established. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro, and Malampaya Foundation, Inc., have come together… Read More Joint initiative formed to aid oil spill-affected fisherfolks
The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development (CHD) Mimaropa, through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Oriental Mindoro, has called for further testing of water sources that have tested positive for arsenic in oil spill-affected areas. The PHO has also advised the discontinuation of the use of water sources that have failed testing.… Read More DOH calls for further testing of water in oil spill-affected areas
Around 25,000 people from three towns affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro are set to benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Cash-for-Work (CFW) program. The DSWD has started its payout activities in the municipalities of Mansalay, Pola, and Bulalacao on May 11, with payouts scheduled for other affected areas… Read More DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program to benefit 25,000 in 3 Mindoro towns
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 192,500 individuals have been affected by the oil spill in 249 barangays across the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Antique, and Batangas. According to OCD data, around 24,500 fishermen in coastal areas have lost their livelihood. The MT Princess Empress sank on February 28, and its… Read More Oil spill affects over 192,500 people in 4 provinces
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