The oil spill in Oriental Mindoro has affected over 137,000 people in Mimaropa and Western Visayas.
The oil spill in Oriental Mindoro has affected over 137,000 people in Mimaropa and Western Visayas, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development .
The DSWD also provided financial assistance to affected residents through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program. As of March 9, nine of the 13 towns in Oriental Mindoro have been affected by the oil spill. These are Naujan, Pola, Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay and Bulacacao. The slick also spread to 80% of the 34 marine protected areas in the province.
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