Zambales residents race to contain oil spill in protected waters

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—When an oily substance was spotted along the shoreline of San Salvador Island in Masinloc town early Sunday, residents and members of the local “bantay dagat” (sea patrol volunteers) once again sprang into action to protect waters they have spent years helping conserve. Edna “Beth” Sarmiento, 57, who leads the San Salvador Biodiversity-Friendly