Malingin Island Explained

Malingin Island
Map:Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:10.3306°N 122.5992°W
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Western Visayas
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Guimaras

Malingin Island is a small island located in southernmost part of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras in the Philippines, situated beside Unisan Island.

Guimaras Oil Spill

In August 2006, the Guimaras oil spill occurred. The 998-ton M/T Solar 1, chartered by Petron (the Philippines’ largest oil refiner), was carrying 2.4 million litres of bunker fuel sank off the island's southern coast, contaminating 24 km2.[1] The Philippine Coast Guard called this the worst oil spill in the country's history. According to officials, of mangroves were affected, including parts of the Taklong Island National Marine Reserve.

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  1. Web site: Guimaras Oil Spill. bulatlat.com.