PCG Contains Mariveles Oil Spill, Collects 800kg Contaminated Debris
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PCG Contains Mariveles Oil Spill, Collects 800kg Contaminated Debris

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has contained an oil spill in Mariveles, Bataan, collecting 800 kg of contaminated debris. The spill affected approximately 500 square meters of coastal waters, with the PCG continuing efforts to prevent further spread and recover remaining oil.

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