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LGU to lift state of calamity over Mindoro oil spill

The municipal government of Pola in Oriental Mindoro will lift the state of calamity it declared over the area following the massive oil spill caused by the sinking of the motor tanker Princess Empress last year......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarFeb 15th, 2024

Mindoro MPAs still exceed grease limits nearly a year after oil spill — study

Residents and environmental advocates renewed their call for accountability and legal protection for the Verde Island Passage as oil and grease levels remained high in several protected areas a year after the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Empress execs indicted over Mindoro oil spill

Criminal charges have been recommended against the executives of a shipping company that owns and operates the motor tanker Princess Empress, which sank and caused a massive oil spill in the waters off Oriental Mindoro and nearby areas last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Criminal raps recommended for MT Princess Empress owners in Mindoro oil spill

The Department of Justice recommended the filing of criminal charges against owners and corporate officers of Motor Tanker Princess Empress over the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro in February 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Mindoro says thank you

Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor and Vice Gov. Eejay Falcon present a plaque of appreciation to Civil Defense administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno in a ceremony recognizing response operations and efforts of government agencies and organizations in the first year of the Mindoro oil spill......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Mindoro oil spill damage valued at P41.2B — report

The sinking of oil tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro last year caused at least P41.2 billion worth of damage to the environment and coastal communities, according to a report by a sustainability think tank......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity

Nanindigan si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na hindi kailangang ideklara sa buong bansa ang state of calamity bunsod ng matinding epekto ng El Niño dahil maaari naman itong gawin sa bawat rehiyon. The post Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño

Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

‘Oil, grease still found in Oriental Mindoro waters’

High concentrations of oil and grease remain off the coast of several towns in Oriental Mindoro a year after the motor tanker Princess Empress sank, according to an environmental group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M

NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Oil spill along Magallanes-Skyway hurt motorists due to slippery roads

A truck loaded with coconut oil rammed into one of the Skyway posts on Saturday morning, resulting in slippery roads that injured multiple motorcycle riders and passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

No nationwide state of calamity over El Niño – Marcos

While all regions in the country have been hit by the dry spell due to El Niño, the government is not looking at placing the entire country under a state of calamity yet, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

No nationwide state of calamity over El Niño – Marcos

While all regions in the country have been hit by the dry spell due to El Niño, the government is not looking at placing the entire country under a state of calamity yet, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

103 areas under state of calamity due to heat

A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Kabankalan declares state of calamity due to drought

Kabankalan declares state of calamity due to drought.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Basilan under state of calamity due to drought

The entire island province of Basilan has been placed under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis

Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity

The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024