An oil spill, said to have come from a cargo vessel battered by strong winds as Tropical Storm “Salome” was crossing the Bicol region last week, had spread to at least 10 villages here, officials said. Mayor Manuel Fortes Jr. said he would meet with members of the Barcelona town council to discuss the possible charges that the local government would file against the owner of MV Kitty. Fortes said the spill was first seen by residents of Barangay Tagdon on Saturday afternoon.

Jaucian, M. B. (2017, November 14). Oil spill hits Sorsogon villages. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A9.