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to make a summary finding and fine China up to $1,000,000 for just its presence in Philippine waters.the results of the Marina and Coast Guard investigation into the incident, but the government has yet to release the findings."The Chinese government offered a joint investigation.
Tayo naman tinanggap natin. Pero baka iba ang concept natin ng joint investigation sa kanila, so we will wait for them,"– who was vocal against a joint probe – said he agrees to the China proposal of conducting “respective comprehensive investigations, and should there be 'inconsistencies,' both sides should establish a 'joint investigation group' and exchange information directly rather than through media."When asked why inconsistencies should be hidden from media, and therefore the public, Locsin said, quoting Jack Nicholson:"Because it can’t handle the truth?"
China has admitted that it was a Chinese vessel that hit a Filipino ship, but claimed it was a nothing more than an accident at sea. The Duterte government has echoed this statement, with the President himself describing it as a"litte maritime accident." –Editor's note: An earlier version of the article said the Philippines can fine China up to $200,000, the amount stated in the 1998 version of the fisheries code.
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