The Philippine government is looking at tapping Japan to help contain a rapidly spreading oil spill in Oriental Mindoro, a result of the tanker MT Princess Empress capsizing off the coast of Naujan town on February 28.
Concerned government agencies committed to provide free rides to help commuters who will be affected by the planned week-long transport strike starting Monday, March 6, to protest the impending public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) vowed to address congestion in immigration areas at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after receiving various complaints concerning missed flights due to long queues.
The oil spill in Oriental Mindoro threatens over 20,000 hectares of coral reef in the area, according to marine experts from University of the Philippines (UP) Systems.
