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The oil spill from the sunken MTKR Terranova reaches the coastline of Noveleta, Cavite on August 1, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

The oil spill from the sunken MTKR Terranova reaches the coastline of Noveleta, Cavite on August 1, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN news

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OIL SPILL

Addie Cuadra

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172267055609020240801-oil-spill-noveleta-cavite-MT-6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The oil spill from the sunken MTKR Terranova reaches the coastline of Noveleta, Cavite on August 1, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The oil spill from the sunken MTKR Terranova reaches the coastline of Noveleta, Cavite on August 1, 2024. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has initiated a relief operation to support the fisherfolk in Cavite province affected by the recent oil spill in Bataan on Saturday. </p><p>As the first phase of its aid effort, the agency distributed food packs to 1,612 beneficiaries covering all registered fisherfolk in Noveleta. </p><p>The initial distribution is focused on meeting the urgent needs of families affected by the situation. </p><p>Isidro Velayo, the officer in charge of BFAR, stressed the significance of sustained assistance and assured that they are dedicated to offering ongoing support to the local communities in order to help them rebuild their livelihoods.</p><p>Also present in the distribution was Governor Jonvic Remulla, who said they aim to expedite the process of insurance settlements.</p><p>&quot;Sa Mindoro [kasi] took 7 months bago sila nakumpleto [sa] bayaran ng insurance, dito bibilisan na natin,&quot; said Remulla.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/8/2/fish-samples-from-2-cavite-towns-tainted-with-petrochemicals-bfar-848">Fish samples from 2 Cavite towns &#x27;tainted&#x27; with petrochemicals: BFAR</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/7/31/oil-spill-off-bataan-reaches-cavite-state-of-calamity-declared-in-8-municipalities-2047">Oil spill off Bataan reaches Cavite; state of calamity declared in 8 municipalities</a></div><p>Remulla added that the estimated financial support needed amounts to approximately 1 billion pesos over a three-month period. This funding will cover 25,000 individuals, including both fish vendors and fishers.</p><p>Mayor Dino Reyes Chua of Noveleta said there are ongoing preparations for extended support, including weekly distributions of cash assistance.</p><p>&quot;Naghahanda na po ang LGU, tsaka paano natin pahahabin yung tulong na ibibigay sakanila. As of yesterday, yang napagkasunduan po namin ay every week magbibigay kami ng tulong. Last wednesday nagbigay na kami ng relief items, mga grocery and today. So next week baka cash assistance [and] another week, another grocery. So 4 weeks po yan na hinahanda namin na magbibigay kami ng tulong sakanila hanggang matapos po tong problema,&quot; he said.</p><p>In the interim, fishing activities remain suspended in the affected areas, and further measures are being explored to support the community’s recovery. Velayo said the government is also evaluating the movement of fishery productions to ensure they are safe for consumption.</p><p>The BFAR on Thursday said it found &quot;some degree of tainting with petrochemicals&quot; from fish samples collected from Noveleta and Rosario in Cavite following an oil spill in the nearby province of Bataan.</p><p>The MTKR Terranova sank off the coast of Bataan on July 25 after Typhoon Carina triggered strong winds and rough seas. The vessel was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil.</p><p>A week after the tanker sank off Limay, Bataan, its leaking fuel oil has reached the shores of Cavite. Black oil sheen can now be seen clearly along the coast lines of Tanza and Noveleta.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7yuXUbObqw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>As the first phase of its aid effort, the agency distributed food packs to 1,612 beneficiaries covering all registered fisherfolk in Noveleta.</p>

As the first phase of its aid effort, the agency distributed food packs to 1,612 beneficiaries covering all registered fisherfolk in Noveleta.

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DA-BFAR launches relief efforts for Cavite fisherfolk affected by oil spill

Addie Cuadra,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 03, 2024 03:39 PM PHT

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Updated August 03, 2024 06:17 PM PHT

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