Sunken Philippine oil tanker found: officials

This handout photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a monitor with footage of the sunken oil tanker MT Princess Empress as it lies on the ocean floor off Naujan town in Mindoro province. - Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard via AFP

POLA, Philippines (AFP): A leaking oil tanker that sank in the Philippines three weeks ago has been found, officials said Tuesday (March 21), as the slick reached waters known for their rich marine life.

The Princess Empress was carrying 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil when it sank on Feb 28 off the central island of Mindoro, south of the capital Manila.