The rescue of a damaged Chinese ship with seven crew members on Friday off Guiuan, Eastern Samar, has prompted an investigation by the Philippine authorities on how the ship ended up in the country's territorial waters.
The rescue of a damaged Chinese ship with seven crew members on Friday off Guiuan, Eastern Samar, has prompted an investigation by the Philippine authorities on how the ship ended up in the country's territorial waters."Ang sinasasabi lang nila, galing sila sa China.
Representatives from the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Immigration will also take part in the investigation. "Kung dahil sa panahon, nasiraan, walang problema 'yon, tutulungan ng coastal state. Pero kung merong illegal activities base doon sa inspeksyon at sa pagtatanong at nagduda yung coastal state, then we have the right to detain them lalo na kung walang papers ang barko," Balilo said.
The PCG said that it was in communication with the Chinese Embassy and that it had asked for an interpreter.to the PCG for rescuing the Chinese nationals. The PCG said that they received a report at around 2:09 p.m. on Thursday that the Chinese vessel FV KAI DA 899 had its hull damaged, causing it to list.The crew members were in good health, and the BRP Cabra proceeded to tow the vessel to Tacloban Port. —
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