Tourist destinations in Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces are now affected by the oil spill caused by sinking of the motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has disclosed.
Tourist destinations in Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces are now affected by the oil spill caused by sinking of the motor tanker Princess Empress, the Department of Tourism has disclosed.
To address this problem, coastal clean-up is now being done in the affected areas as an immediate solution to prevent further damage. The effects of the oil spill have also reached the Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique, particularly along the shorelines of Sitio Sabang, Barangay Tinogbo, Liwagao Island, Barangay Sibolo, and Sitio Tambak in Barangay Semirara. At present, none of the tourist attractions in these areas have been affected, but the LGUs, together with the PCG, have been conducting clean-ups, with the support from the private sector who provided personal protective equipment.
Frasco added that cruise tourism in the region could also be affected; with 34 cruise ships expected to call in Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, and Palawan for the year.
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