An oil slick that originated from Oriental Mindoro has reached the shores of Caluya, Antique, affecting some 600 residents.
An oil slick that originated from Oriental Mindoro has reached the shores of Caluya, Antique, affecting some 600 residents, the Philippine Coast Guard reported Saturday.
The local government of Oriental Mindoro previously said the slick has affected the livelihood of over 10,000 fisherfolk in the towns of Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, and Mansalay.
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