President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Negros Oriental, with sanctions and legal action now under consideration following widespread environmental and livelihood damage. Malacañang press officer Claire Castro, in a media briefing at the Palace on Wednesday, said the President, who was immediately informed of the incident, directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to coordinate with the Philippine Coast Guard and local government units pertaining to urgent containment measures.

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