The Office of the Vice President, through its Disaster Operations Center, on March 31, assisted more than 600 families affected by the Oriental Mindoro oil spill in the marine diversity-rich Verde Island of Batangas.
A total of 1,310 Relief for Individuals in Crisis and Emergencies (RICE) food boxes were distributed to affected residents from Barangays Liponpon, San Agapito, San Agustin Kanluran, San Agustin Silangan, San Andres, and San Antonio.
The OVP is grateful to the Batangas Provincial Government, Batangas Vice Governor's Office, Southern Police District, and other volunteers for support and assistance extended during the conduct of the relief operations.
On March 13, Vice President Sara Duterte personally led the distribution of food boxes to residents of Caluya, Antique, who were also affected by the oil spill.