Dedicated sea lanes for oil tankers

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to identify “dedicated sea lanes” for tankers carrying oil and other hazardous chemicals to keep them away from “ecologically sensitive areas” and areas providing tourism and other livelihood opportunities. Arroyo issued the directive following the oil spill near Guimaras island on August 11. (August 31, 2006)