Vessel Sinks Off Surigao, Causing Oil Spill
A cargo vessel sank off Surigao del Sur, resulting in an oil spill affecting approximately 200 meters of coastline, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. No crew members were injured, and oil recovery operations are underway.
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