MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources committed to provide assistance to the crew of the Philippine fishing boat that was rammed by a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea. Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol on Facebook said BFAR Regional Director Elizer Salilig has pledged to give 22 fiberglass boats to the crew of fishing boat Gem-Vir 1. The fiberglass boats, Piñol said, would have complete accessories including engine and nets. The Chinese Embassy in Manila admitted that it was a Chinese fishing boat that hit Gem-Vir 1. Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio urged Filipinos to demand compensation and punishment on the incident.

Source: Philippine Star June 15, 2019 05:15 UTC