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Philippine president orders investigation over Taiwanese fisherman’s death
2013-05-13 08:20:36 GMT2013-05-13 16:20:36(Beijing Time) SINA.com
Philippine president Benigno Aquino has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to make sure that last week’s killing of a Taiwanese fisherman does not result in unwanted repercussions.
The order came a few days after Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou indicated that his government may consider sanctions against the Philippines following the “brutal, cold-blooded” murder of an unarmed Taiwanese fisherman.
At the same time, Aquino noted that the commander of the Coast Guard vessel involved in the shooting has already arrived in Manila to undergo investigation.
"Our Department of Foreign Affairs is in touch with their counterparts precisely not let the incident have repercussions not wanted by any sector," Aquino said in an interview in Tarlac aired over state-run Radyo ng Bayan on Monday.
"We will review if all the processes were correct," he added.
The President, however, declined to answer questions on the ultimatum Taipei reportedly gave the Philippines to make a formal apology and compensation to the family of Hung Shih-Cheng, the 65-year-old fisherman who was killed last week off the waters of Batanes.
"That is not the report that we have been receiving from MECO (Manila Economic Cooperation Office)," he said.
According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, MECO resident representative Antonio Basilio traveled to the Liouchiou Island in the southern region to personally apologize and offer his condolences of Hung's family over the weekend.
"Speaking through an interpreter, Basilio said the incident resulted from a misunderstanding," the CNA report said.
(Agencies)
2013-05-13 08:20:36 GMT2013-05-13 16:20:36(Beijing Time) SINA.com
Philippine president Benigno Aquino has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to make sure that last week’s killing of a Taiwanese fisherman does not result in unwanted repercussions.
The order came a few days after Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou indicated that his government may consider sanctions against the Philippines following the “brutal, cold-blooded” murder of an unarmed Taiwanese fisherman.
At the same time, Aquino noted that the commander of the Coast Guard vessel involved in the shooting has already arrived in Manila to undergo investigation.
"Our Department of Foreign Affairs is in touch with their counterparts precisely not let the incident have repercussions not wanted by any sector," Aquino said in an interview in Tarlac aired over state-run Radyo ng Bayan on Monday.
"We will review if all the processes were correct," he added.
The President, however, declined to answer questions on the ultimatum Taipei reportedly gave the Philippines to make a formal apology and compensation to the family of Hung Shih-Cheng, the 65-year-old fisherman who was killed last week off the waters of Batanes.
"That is not the report that we have been receiving from MECO (Manila Economic Cooperation Office)," he said.
According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, MECO resident representative Antonio Basilio traveled to the Liouchiou Island in the southern region to personally apologize and offer his condolences of Hung's family over the weekend.
"Speaking through an interpreter, Basilio said the incident resulted from a misunderstanding," the CNA report said.
(Agencies)