Gov. Ebdane orders dismantling of floating ‘Chinese’ booms Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr. has ordered the dismantling of floating booms found near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, saying these might endanger residents living near the shoreline. The governor pointed out that the huge objects, which had been towed to Iba town, could be washed away by waves and hit houses and people. Ebdane added... READ FULL ARTICLE
Zambales town mayor orders own probe on ‘Chinese’ floating booms The mayor of Masinloc, Zambales, who has jurisdiction over the Scarborough Shoal, has ordered the local police force to conduct its separate investigation into the sightings of floating booms near the disputed territory. Mayor Desiree Edora revealed that based on recent reports, more oil containment booms about two kilometres long have been seen near the... READ FULL ARTICLE
Zambales vice guv seeks probe on ‘Chinese’ floating booms Zambales Vice Gov. Ramon Lacbain III said he and other local officials remain baffled as to the origin of the floating booms found by local fishermen about five kilometres from Cabangan town. This is the reason, he said, concerned authorities should look deeply into the incident. “The [origin of the] floating booms must be investigated.... READ FULL ARTICLE