THE Department of Justice (DoJ) on Saturday said the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) was ready to indemnify local government units (LGUs) that shelled out funds to mitigate the effects of the oil spill in Bataan.

Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said the IOPC was currently looking at the expenses incurred by LGUs to help those affected by the maritime disaster.

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