Mariveles Oil Spill Prompts DENR to Order Immediate Assessment, Containment
An oil spill has occurred off the coast of Mariveles, Bataan, prompting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to order an assessment and containment measures in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local government units. Approximately 25 liters of used oil are estimated to have affected about 500 square meters of coastal waters.
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The Philippine Coast Guard has responded to a spill of approximately 25 liters of used oil off Mariveles, Bataan. The oil, which spread across 500 square meters, has been contained and contaminated debris removed. Washing activities are suspected as the cause, pending further investigation.