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Green Party demands NGCP accountability over Leyte submarine cable oil spill
Environmental advocates in Leyte are calling on the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines to take responsibility for a mineral oil leak from a submarine cable and compensate affected fishing communities in Tabango town.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE — The Green Party of the Philippines Leyte chapter has urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to address the environmental fallout from a mineral oil leak discovered off Tabango town and provide reparations to local fishing communities impacted by the incident.
The environmental group emphasized that NGCP must take full responsibility for the damage caused by the submarine cable leak and work toward mitigating its effects on the marine environment and livelihoods of fisherfolk in the area.
The call for accountability comes as concerns mount over the potential ecological and economic impact of the oil spill on Leyte's fishing sector. The incident has highlighted ongoing issues related to infrastructure maintenance and environmental oversight in the region's coastal waters.
Local authorities and environmental advocates are expected to intensify monitoring efforts as investigations into the cause and extent of the leak continue. The case underscores the need for stronger regulatory frameworks governing underwater utility infrastructure and emergency response protocols for marine pollution incidents.