The sunken ship, MVJohn Roger, is shown in an aerial picture after the Philippine Coast Guard failed to salvage it. (Photo from Surigao City Public Information Office)

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Surigao City government, through its City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO), is closely monitoring a sunken vessel off Barangay Balibayon.

It is also coordinating with national agencies amid concerns over possible the environmental impact of the incident, the Surigao City Public Information Office said.

The vessel, identified as MV John Roger, ran aground on December 16, 2021 after being battered by Super Typhoon Odette.

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