A state of calamity declaration would allow the provincial government to tap into calamity funds from the national government, and put in place a price freeze on basic goods, among other things. READ:
The spill also threatens mangroves, which protect coastal communities from high sea waves during typhoons.Health officials have also urged residents near oil spill-affected areas to wear face masks, and advised them not to collect oil from the shoreline without using personal protective equipment.
The oil spill occurred after MT Princess Empress sank on February 28, bringing down with it 800,000 liters of industrial oil. Authorities have yet to map the total damage, but the environment department has said the cleanup might take years.
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