Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) – An oil slick that originated from Oriental Mindoro has reached the shores of Caluya, Antique, affecting some 600 residents, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Saturday.
The PCG said the layer of oil floating on water was seen in three barangays in Caluya, namely Brgy. Tinogboc in Sitio Sabang; Brgy. Sibolo on Liwagao Island; and Brgy. Semirara in Sitio Tambak.
The coast guard said it is currently conducting a shoreline clean-up in the affected areas.
Caluya, Antique is roughly a hundred kilometers away from Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
The local government of Oriental Mindoro previously said the slick has affected the livelihood of over 10,000 fisherfolk in the towns of Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, and Mansalay.
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