Bishop urges new DENR Secretary to seek justice over Verde Island oil spill
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-02-28 15:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Religion, Philippines, Energy, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop called for the new leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to seek justice for the oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), following Malacañang's announcement that Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna will serve as acting DENR secretary.
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