More than one year after the oil spill from a sunken tanker caused economic devastation in the coastal areas of the province, the affected residents can finally start the process for claiming their respective compensation starting Monday, April 15, the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro (PGOM) said. Gov. Humerlito Dolor said the compensation is for the damages incurred during the ban on fishing and other water activities after MT Princess Empress sank off the waters of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on Feb. 28, 2023.

Laurente, I. J. (2024, April 16). Oil spill compensation payment process begins. The Manila Times, p. A8.