SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A tanker-type vessel was spotted along the coast of Burgos, Surigao del Norte and appeared to have been grounded, prompting local authorities to investigate amid concerns over possible safety and environmental risks. These information were reported by the municipality of Burgos on its social media page. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said it is coordinating with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Siargao to verify the boat’s status. The office also wants to determine whether it was carrying hazardous cargo that can threaten the municipality’s shoreline and fishing grounds. Authorities also noted that the vessel was seen within municipal waters […]... Keep on reading: Tanker runs aground in Surigao del Norte waters; gas odor detected