SBMA sends equipment for Guimaras oil spill clean up
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has responded on the call to hasten the clean up operations for the Philippines' worst-ever oil spill currently affecting the waters of Guimaras Strait.
SBMA Chairman Feliciano G. Salonga ordered the release of high-tech equipment that can help speed up the clean up, which has reportedly been contaminating the waters of nearby provinces like Iloilo and Negros.
"SBMA is more than willing to lend assistance in this time of crisis for the townsfolk of Guimaras and we have already sent our oil spill mitigation equipment to the site," he said.
SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said the Specialized Oil Spill Mitigating Equipment was already turned-over to the Philippine Coast Guard - Oil Spill Response Team (PCG-OSRT) over the weekend and is now being used in the clean-up efforts.
"Specialized equipment like oil skimmers, industrial grade hoses, oil booms, suction engines and an air blower were loaned out to the PCG in an effort to help hasten the clean-up and avoid more damage to the surrounding ecosystems," he said.
Arreza said they are willing to help out in any possible way to help stop the oil spill, which is now taking its toll on the marine life, ecological habitat and communities and nearby communities in Guimaras.
"We are very concerned with the ecological impact that this oil spill is causing and will further cause if not properly addressed. Right now, the Guimaras coastline needs all the help it can get, and we are prepared to extend that help in any way possible," he added. (PNA)
SBMA Chairman Feliciano G. Salonga ordered the release of high-tech equipment that can help speed up the clean up, which has reportedly been contaminating the waters of nearby provinces like Iloilo and Negros.
"SBMA is more than willing to lend assistance in this time of crisis for the townsfolk of Guimaras and we have already sent our oil spill mitigation equipment to the site," he said.
SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said the Specialized Oil Spill Mitigating Equipment was already turned-over to the Philippine Coast Guard - Oil Spill Response Team (PCG-OSRT) over the weekend and is now being used in the clean-up efforts.
"Specialized equipment like oil skimmers, industrial grade hoses, oil booms, suction engines and an air blower were loaned out to the PCG in an effort to help hasten the clean-up and avoid more damage to the surrounding ecosystems," he said.
Arreza said they are willing to help out in any possible way to help stop the oil spill, which is now taking its toll on the marine life, ecological habitat and communities and nearby communities in Guimaras.
"We are very concerned with the ecological impact that this oil spill is causing and will further cause if not properly addressed. Right now, the Guimaras coastline needs all the help it can get, and we are prepared to extend that help in any way possible," he added. (PNA)
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