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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, December 16, that it has initiated an investigation into the December 5 incident involving a Chinese ship and a Filipino boat in Occidental Mindoro.
In a statement, the PCG said it is already coordinating with appropriate authorities for a “swift and comprehensive investigation” of the December 5 incident where Chinese-flagged MV Tai Hang 8 allegedly hit Filipino fishing boat FBCA Ruel J. in the waters near Paluan, Occidental Mindoro.
“The PCG, dedicated to resolving the incident, revealed that the MV TAI HANG 8 continued its voyage, leaving the damaged boat adrift,” the PCG said.
The Chinese ship was en route to Indonesia, sailed through the Philippines, from China. The PCG rescued five people who had b…