Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. directed all coastal-local government units (LGUs) to monitor their respective waters for any signs of oil spill. Acting provincial administrator, Atty. Dennis Ventilacion, said it is better to be prepared. “Ginkasa na ang protocol, waay man naton ginapangamuyo, pero just in case magkadto sa aton ready na kita,” said Ventilacion.

Sornito, I. (2023, March 11-12). Monitor oil spill, Iloilo LGUs told. Panay News, p. 3.