PCG says 19 of 24 pressure valves, high-level alarm sensors of MT Terra Nova sealed

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PCG says 19 of 24 pressure valves, high-level alarm sensors of MT Terra Nova sealed;

Bataan eyes to declare state of calamity;

8 cavite towns placed under state of calamity due to Bataan oil spill;

Lower House to probe Bataan oil spill;

DOH warns vs harmful effects of oil spill to human health

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00:00Several areas in Cavite are placed under a state of calamity after the oil spill from the sunken MT Terra Nova

00:06Meanwhile, the Department of Health or DOH warrants the public against the harmful effects of the oil spill to the human body

00:13Joms Balagan has the full details

00:17The Philippine Coast Guard or PCG has sealed valves found to be leaking saying that 19 out of 24 pressure valves and high-level

00:24alarm sensors of the MT Terra Nova have been sealed. The provincial government of Bataan is eyeing to declare a state of calamity

00:32due to the adverse effects brought about by the sunken MT Terra Nova

00:36Eight municipalities in Cavite have been placed under a state of calamity due to oil spill from Bataan

00:42According to the Cavite Governor John Vicromula, the affected areas under a state of calamity include Bacoor, Kawit, Noveleta,

00:50Rosario, Tanza, Naig, Maragondon, and Ternate

00:54Meanwhile, a no-catch zone has been drawn and enforced for all kinds of shellfish such as

01:00mussels, blue swimming crabs, and mud crabs

01:04House Committee on Ecology Chair Marlene Alonte filed House Resolution No. 1818

01:10seeking to probe into the events and conditions that led to the sinking of the tanker and the oil spill incidents in Bataan

01:17According to Alonte, what happened to MT Terra Nova and MT KR Jason Bradley should be

01:23investigated to determine how this can be completely avoided in the future

01:28Following the sinking of two tankers off the coast of Bataan,

01:31the Department of Health has warned the public against the harmful health effects of the oil spill. In a Facebook post, the DOH said

01:38that oil spill may cause significant health impacts such as nausea, eye irritation,

01:44increased blood pressure,

01:46irregular heart rhythms, headaches, and difficulty in inhalation or breathing, and many more. To avoid this,

01:52the agency listed some key measures include setting up warning signs around affected areas or nearby affected bodies of water,

01:59ensure that drinking water is clean and from approved water sources, and seek immediate medical assistance

02:05from the nearest health facility and health care professionals if experiencing any symptoms.

02:11Joms Balagan from the National TV for a new and better Philippines

PCG says 19 of 24 pressure valves, high-level alarm sensors of MT Terra Nova sealed

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