The Police Regional Office of Region 4-B or Mimaropa donated over P1 million in cash to the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro. | FArgosinoINQ
The total amount collected from the event was P1,067,585.
“Through our collective efforts, we were able to provide much-needed financial assistance to our fellow citizens in Oriental Mindoro who were greatly affected by the oil spill. We remain committed to serving our communities and providing aid in times of need,” PRO4B director Brigadier General Joel Doria said in a statement.
On February 28, 2023, oil tanker MT Princess Empress was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil when it sank in the waters of Pola.
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