Category: Issue

CDC won’t renew Kalangitan landfill contract despite ‘inadequate’ replacement dump

CLARK FREEPORT — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has reiterated its position not to renew the service contract with Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC) for the operation of the Kalangitan landfill, saying the agreement officially expired last Saturday, Oct. 5. This despite the seeming inadequacy of a materials recovery facility (MRF) in Porac town,… Read More CDC won’t renew Kalangitan landfill contract despite ‘inadequate’ replacement dump

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DOJ: Insurer ready to compensate LGUs affected by Bataan oil spill

By Ferdinand Patinio | August 17, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – An official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday said the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) is ready to indemnify local government units (LGUs) that shelled out funds to mitigate the effects of the oil spill in Bataan. DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said the… Read More DOJ: Insurer ready to compensate LGUs affected by Bataan oil spill

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US team arrives to assist in Bataan oil spill recovery ops

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | August 6, 2024 MANILA – Teams from the United States (US) Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) arrived in Bataan province on Tuesday to assist in oil spill recovery efforts. In a situation report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the USCG and NOAA teams… Read More US team arrives to assist in Bataan oil spill recovery ops

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SBMA, Subic firms help control Bataan oil spill

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Subic Freeport community have mobilized additional equipment to control the oil spill in Bataan. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that the SBMA has allowed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to use its 160-meter spill boom last Friday to help… Read More SBMA, Subic firms help control Bataan oil spill

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DA: Marine harvest with petrochemical traces unsafe for consumption

By Stephanie Sevillano | August 2, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) warned the public on Friday against consumption of fish and other seafood products with traces of petrochemicals in some parts of Cavite. This came following the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker (MT) Terra Nova near the coast of Lamao Point… Read More DA: Marine harvest with petrochemical traces unsafe for consumption

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Philippine Coast Guard brings ‘Terra Nova’ spill under control

By The Maritime Executive | August 1, 2024   THE Philippine Coast Guard and its salvage response partners have been making progress on preventing pollution from the sunken tanker Terra Nova, which went down in rough weather from Typhoon Gaemi on July 25. Terra Nova has an estimated 370,000 gallons of petroleum on board, and… Read More Philippine Coast Guard brings ‘Terra Nova’ spill under control

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Sen. Villanueva files bill to cancel POGO licenses

SENATOR Joel Villanueva has filed a measure which seeks to repeal the law taxing the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). “Bilang pagsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos, kailangan na rin po nating siguraduhin na wala nang bakas ng POGO sa Pilipinas,” Villanueva said. In his State of the Nation Address last July 22, 2024, President… Read More Sen. Villanueva files bill to cancel POGO licenses

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Gov. Ebdane: Developments in hazard zones up for review

By Henry Empeño | July 28, 2024 IBA, Zambales — Ongoing construction and other development projects located in coastal areas and identified hazard zones will be monitored and reviewed by the provincial government of Zambales to ensure the safety of residents and local communities in disaster-prone locations, said Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. over the… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Developments in hazard zones up for review

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