The local government of New Washington in Aklan has ordered the suspension of fishing activities in several areas following an oil spill incident at a shipyard in Barangay Polo on May 26. Authorities have also monitored traces of oil sheen in Barangay Poblacion (Sitio Malogo, Kamingawan, Lagatik, Riverside) and Barangay Tambak (Sitio Kamangahan).

Castor, R. Z. (2024, May 31). Fishing halted in Aklan town amid oil spill. Daily Guardian, pp. 1, 11.