The #DepartmentOfJustice said on Saturday that it was investigating whether the sunken #MTTerranova, which caused an #OilSpill off #Bataan's #Limay town, may have been involved in #OilSmuggling or “paihi” with other vessels while at sea.

#BataanOilSpill #Philippines

DOJ: MT Terranova may have been involved in oil smuggling
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DOJ: MT Terranova may have been involved in oil smuggling

The DOJ said that it was investigating whether the sunken MT Terranova may have been involved in oil smuggling or “paihi” with other vessels while at sea.

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“Kumalat na po ang #OilSpill sa baybayin dagat ng #Cavite (The oil spill is spreading on the coastal waters of Cavite). Affected are the municipalities of #Bacoor, #Kawit, #Noveleta, #Rosario, #Tanza, #Naic, #Maragondon, and #Ternate,” Remulla said.

#Philippines #MTTerranova #BataanOilSpill

State of calamity declared in 8 Cavite towns due to oil spill
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State of calamity declared in 8 Cavite towns due to oil spill

A state of calamity was declared in eight towns in Cavite due to the oil spill affecting the areas, Governor Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday.

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On July 25, the #MTTerranova was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial #FuelOil en route to Iloilo when it sank 3.6 nautical miles from #LamaoPoint in #Limay, #Bataan.

The #OilSpill was to have reached #MetroManila by Tuesday, July 30, at 1 am, according to the latest forecast of the UP MSI. #Philippines #BataanOilSpill

Oil spill to reach Metro Manila by July 30
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/forecast-oil-spill-reach-metro-manila-july-30-2024/

Oil spill to reach Metro Manila by July 30 – UP MSI

(2nd UPDATE) Several areas in Cavite were projected to be affected by the oil spill from the MT Terranova

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