Tuesday, November 04, 2008 (Philippines)

This tanker of used oil was detained by Capt. Isidro Estrera, district commander of Enforcement and Security Services (ESS) of the Port of Cebu.(Sun.star photo/Alex Badayos) A TANKER (truck) containing used but recyclable oil and reportedly owned by the family of Presidential Assistant for Central Visayas Felix Guanzon has been held by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu since Oct. 31. Capt. Isidro Estrera, district commander of the Port of Cebu’s Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), said the tanker was not allowed to get out of the Cebu International Port (CIP) due to the lack of proper documents, including a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) permit. It is full of sludge (recyclable used oil) taken from mv Excellence, an ocean-going vessel transporting imported and exported goods. [full story]