Oil Spill Threatens Philippines

BBC – Heavy rains and strong winds have been hampering efforts to clean up the worst oil spill to hit the Philippines.

The Philippines has said it plans to ask Japan and Indonesia to help contain the huge spill around Guimaras island.

The spill has polluted fishing grounds, dive spots and a national marine reserve in the central Philippines.

Some two million litres of oil were on board a tanker that sank on Friday, and could damage the country’s vital tourism industry if the slick spreads.
BBC