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epa10506926 Villagers affected by an oil spill wait in line during the distribution of containers with potable water in the coastal town of Pola, Mindoro island, Philippines, 07 March 2023. Coastal villages in the province of Mindoro's nine towns affected by the oil spill were placed under state of calamity. On 28 February, the sinking of an oil tanker posed health hazards to affected residents and severely disrupted the livelihood of more than 15,000 fishermen, resorts, and other business establishments. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG