Compensation claims as a result of the massive oil spill from the MT Princess Empress could surpass those filed in the aftermath of the environmental disaster in the Guimaras Strait in 2006, when the MT Solar sank with its cargo of 2 million liters of bunker fuel, a lawmaker said Sunday. “If we look back at the MT Solar incident, a total of P1.1 billion was paid to settle 26,872 compensation claims, including those filed by owners of beach resorts, tour boat operators, and other tourism service providers hit by the 2006 oil spill,” said Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, vice chairman of the House tourism committee.

Araja, R. N., & Lopez, V. (2023, March 27). Oil spill compensation seen eclipsing P1.1-b 2006 record. Manila Standard, pp. A1, A2.