By Gabriel Kim Leal
(July 28, 2024) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday confirmed that another oil tanker sank off the coast of Mariveles, Bataan, complicating efforts to address the oil spill from a fuel tanker that also sank in a nearby town.
PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armand Balilo said diving operations were already conducted to assess MTKR Jason Bradley.
“Nagpunta na ‘yung isang barko roon at naglagay ng isang oil spill boom kasi may mga oil na nakita,” said Balilo, refering to floating barriers to contain the flow.
The cause of its sinking is still unclear.
This came just days after MT Terra Nova sank in Limay, Bataan. It was carrying over 1.4 million liters of oil.
Divers found nine leaking valves on the vessel, prompting an order from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr. to seal them before starting the siphoning operation.
Fisherfolk are struggling with the fishing ban imposed due to the oil spill.
“Hindi naman siguro makakaapekto ‘yun (langis). Nasa ibabaw lang naman kasi ang mga langis. Sa ilalim naman hinuhuli ‘yung mga isda,” said fisherfolk Ernesto Paguio.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is already conducting water sensory tests in Bataan, Pampanga, and Bulacan to determine if fish from these areas remain safe to eat.
“Sa tingin ko safe naman kasi napakaliit pa naman ng area ng may leak,” said BFAR Central Luzon director Wilfredo Cruz.
Despite the alarming situation, the PCG insisted that the oil spill is under control, with the affected area reduced from 14 square kilometers to three square kilometers.
However, aerial images from Greenpeace Philippines showed the oil spill reaching as far as Hagonoy, Bulacan.
Environmental groups and fisherfolk have called for a thorough investigation into the matter, demanding accountability and compensation for the damages caused by the oil spill.
(With reports from Reiniel Pawid, News5)
(PM)
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