MAMBURAO, Occidental Mindoro: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) averted a possible oil spill off the coast of Paluan town in Occidental Mindoro after a cargo ship ran aground, according to a belated report on Sunday.

Capt. Edyson Abanilla, commanding officer of PCG in Occidental Mindoro, said they successfully drained over 15,000 liters of diesel from the fuel tank of MV Joegie 5 that ran aground off the coast of Paluan town on Friday.

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