The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing to hunt the assistance of the contributors within the 2023 Balikatan workout routines for the cleanup drives in areas affected by the oil spill in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
The Presidential Communications Office stated that in a gathering with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga stated the company would work with the United States (US) Embassy “to explore the possibility of deploying the participants of the joint military drills,” as a part of efforts for cleanup and discount of the affect of the oil spill incident.
This because the Chief Executive additionally directed the DENR to hurry up the clean-up efforts within the affected areas within the province.
The Philippines-United States Balikatan train is likely one of the long-standing mutual engagements between the 2 nations, which has paved the best way for enhanced cooperation in the case of the safety and protection sector.
To recall, motor tanker Princess Empress was carrying 800,000 liters of commercial gas oil when it sank attributable to robust waves on February 28. All the 20 folks on board have been rescued.
The DENR earlier stated over 2,000 hectares of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass may be doubtlessly affected by the oil spill. Water samples from a number of areas in Oriental Mindoro likewise failed their water high quality take a look at.
Aside from tapping Balikatan contributors, Loyzaga stated Japan and South Korea have already expressed their intention to assist in containing the oil spill.
Loyzaga added that the DENR has coordinated with the provincial native authorities models, the vessel proprietor, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development for potential further supply of funds for the cash-for-work program that might be given to affected residents.
The President has expressed hope that containing and cleansing the oil spill within the province wouldn’t final for months. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
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