Philippines oil spill sparks fears of environmental catastrophe

The Philippine Coast Guard is urgently working to contain an oil spill from the MT Terra Nova, a 65 meter ship that capsized during heavy monsoon rains, releasing oil from its engine into the sea. The spill, which stretches over several kilometers, threatens to be the worst in the country's history if not contained. Floating barriers have been deployed, and clean-up efforts are underway, with officials preparing for the worst. The spill could significantly impact Manila Bay, a crucial area for fishing and trade. The clean-up, complicated by recent typhoon-related flooding, is expected to take about a week. The incident is under investigation, with calls for accountability from both the government and the tanker's private owners.
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[bradleymiller]

O goodness that typhoon will hamper and spread containers badly!