Affected residents of two towns in Oriental Mindoro find the assistance they have been given after the oil spill in March insufficient, a study conducted by an environmental group has shown.
At a press conference, Center for Environmental Concerns Philippines research coordinator Jordan Fronda said some residents have said the impact of the oil spill was worse than that of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GMA News Online has sought comment from the Department of Social Welfare and Development and will publish its side once available. Fronda said the study was conducted through key informant interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and ocular inspection to assess the environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of the oil spill and disaster response from April 1 to 3.
“May nakita kaming iilang patay na maliit na bakawan pero hindi tiyak kung ano ang sanhi ng pagkamatay nila ,” Baure said.He recommended the government conduct a comprehensive sampling of fresh and salt waters, sediments, fish, and other seafood. He noted that residents consume sea cucumbers.According to marine scientists, there should also be monitoring of the condition of seagrass and corals in the affected areas.
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