In August 2006 , the Guimaras oil spill occurred . The 998-ton M/T Solar 1 , chartered by Petron ( the Philippines ’ largest oil refiner ) , carrying 2.4 million litres of bunker fuel , sank off the island 's southern coast , contaminating . 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
Guimaras oil spill
Guimaras oil spill
Guimaras