Oil spills from MV Princess of the Stars - report

MANILA, Philippines - Oil from the capsized MV Princess of the Stars has started spilling onto the seawater since Tuesday morning, hampering efforts to bore a hole on the ship's hull as it might affect the vessel's fuel line and tank. A radio report citing Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) chief Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said that the PCG has already placed oil spill booms around the area to contain the spill. The ill-fated ship’s tanker contains around 290,000 liters of oil, according to a separate radio report. The PCG has yet to release further details on the spill. As of Tuesday afternoon, 48 survivors and 67 fatalities have been confirmed by the PCG. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing to locate the rest of the ship's 862 passengers and crew. Meanwhile, Sulpicio Lines on Tuesday posted an updated list of survivors on its website. The list contains 42 names. - Johanna Camille Sisante, GMANews.TV