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In line with its corporate social responsibility, Petron is doing everything
possible to contain the spill and clean up the areas where the oil has
contaminated the coastlines and inlets as well as in the conduct of relief
operations.
In line with our commitment to help in the containment and recovery of the oil
spill, we have organized the communities in the Municipality of Nueva Valencia
to begin clean-up operations on the affected shorelines. We have engaged nearly
700 people in the municipality under a "cash-for-work" scheme to help in the
shoreline clean-up. Hopefully, we will be able to engage more of the local
communities to expedite the clean-up. As of August 21, we have covered nearly
17 kilometers of shoreline and collected 90 metric tons of debris. At our
current rate, we expect the clean-up to be completed in 30-45 days.
As of August 21, clean-up operations in two baranggays in Nueva Valencia
(Canhawan and Igdarapdap) have been completed.
In coordination with the DSWD, we are contributing to the relief efforts by
providing essential goods to the affected communities. We are coordinating with
various foundations and groups to seek for their assistance in our relief
efforts and find long-term solutions.
At sea, we have deployed equipment which includes W.I.S.E. (Waterborne Industry
Spill Response) tugboats, oil spill booms, absorbent pads, oil skimmers,
dispersants etc. We have 4 oil spill response teams assisting in clean-up
operations. We have also sought the assistance of experts as well as other
members of the oil industry in order to expedite the oil spill containment and
recovery.
Petron will extend all the assistance needed to the province of
Guimaras. We are committed to stay and help in the province as long as
necessary.
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