SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) -- President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. promised the continuous assistance for the people of Oriental Mindoro, particularly the oil spill-affected fisherfolk.

In his address during his visit in the province, April 15, President Marcos Jr. said that the government, with Japan and America, are working on ways to lessen the effects of the oil spill.

"Marami tayong kaibigan [na] tinulungan tayo - galing sa Japan, galing sa America- tinutulungan tayo para kung papaano ang pinakamagandang gagawin para mabawasan ang epekto ng oil spill," he said.

Despite the government's efforts to minimize the incident's effect on the province, the President explained that its damages will still be felt by the fisherfolk and small businesses.

"Maganda naman po ang naging resulta, so far, dahil lahat po ng ahensya ng gobyerno, mula nang tumama ang oil spill at mula nang lumubog ang barko, naka-alert na lahat," he said.

Marcos spearheaded the awarding of various interventions from the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Agricultural Credit and Policy Council, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Trade and Industry, and Department of Labor and Employment amounting to not less than P558,535,993.50. (DSG/PIA MIMAROPA)