MANILA, Philippines — The 22 Filipino fishermen involved in the Recto Bank allision in June should approach authorities to get compensation from the offending Chinese vessel. Almost four months after the incident, the Filipino fishermen have yet to be prop erly compensated by the Chinese side. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the 22 Filipino fishermen, whose boat was sank by a Chinese vessel, should file an insurance claim." The Malacañang mouthpiece added that the fishermen have received assistance from various sectors but they should still file an insurance claim. The 22 Filipino fishermen live in the coastal town of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro.

Source: Philippine Star September 30, 2019 05:48 UTC