Oil spill compensation for LGUs ready to begin

by Franco Jose C. Baroña - Ernie Esconde - Philippine News Agency

Aug 18, 2024 12:10 am

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.

Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez

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