Push Admin

PCG open to receiving Chinese assistance to contain Mindoro oil spill, says chief

Article (news)

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News 

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Members of Bantag Dagat clean up the shore affected by an oil spill in Barangay Tagumpay, Pola, Oriental Mindoro on March 2,2023. Russel Tan, Pola Oriental Mindoro Official Page" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/03/04/20230302-pola-oil-spiil-stranding-pio-6.jpg"/><figcaption>Members of Bantag Dagat clean up the shore affected by an oil spill in Barangay Tagumpay, Pola, Oriental Mindoro on March 2,2023. <em>Russel Tan, Pola Oriental Mindoro Official Page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it is open to receiving any assistance from China to contain the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro as its vessels continue to linger in local territory. </p><p>Several Chinese vessels have been spotted in the West Philippine Sea recently, but Coast Guard chief Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu said they have yet to receive any communication from Beijing about helping Manila address the oil spill. </p><p>&quot;Kapag tayo ay nangangailangan, sino ba ang tumatanggi sa tulong or sa assistance na ibibigay sa atin?&quot; Abu said in a media forum in Quezon City when asked about the matter. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/10/23/chinese-security-vessel-orders-philippine-plane-carrying-media-to-leave">Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to &#x27;leave&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>&quot;Wala pang nag-offer galing sa kanila,&quot; he added. </p><p>The question was raised in the context of lingering Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. On Thursday, 17 Chinese maritime militia boats were also spotted by the PCG near Sabina Shoal. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/10/23/chinese-security-vessel-orders-philippine-plane-carrying-media-to-leave">Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to &#x27;leave&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>Abu declined to comment further on the latest report by his agency, and said vetting by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea is needed.</p><p>He explained this is part of their protocol even as their promise for <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/25/23/coast-guard-there-were-unpublicized-maritime-incidents-in-west-ph-sea">transparency on West Philippine Sea</a> incidents has not changed. </p><p>On Friday, Japanese experts arrived in the Philippines to help contain the oil spill. The group will also support the investigation on the extent of damage and guide oil removal activities. </p><p>The local government has offered cash for work program for the cleanup by residents there. </p><p>The oil spill was caused by the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/07/23/house-probe-sought-on-sinking-of-oil-tanker-oil-spill-in-mindoro">sinking </a>last Feb. 28 of an oil tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil as it sailed into rough seas off Naujan in Oriental Mindoro.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2494466" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><div><br/> </div>

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it is open to receiving any assistance from China to contain the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.

PCG open to receiving Chinese assistance to contain Mindoro oil spill, says chief

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

PCG open to receiving Chinese assistance to contain Mindoro oil spill, says chief

Job Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 11, 2023 12:11 PM PHT

Read More:

oil spill

Mindoro oil spill

Admiral Artemio Abu

China coast guard

China help Mindoro oil spill

China

China Philippines

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.