Lacson slams Chinese statement dismissing ‘as mere accident’ the sinking of Filipino fishing vessel 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Vanne Elaine TerrazolaSenator Panfilo Lacson on Friday slammed the Chinese government for dismissing the sinking of the Filipino fishing vessel near the Recto (Reed) Bank as a mere accident. The former police chief also backed the military in their belief that the Filipino fishing vessel was intentionally hit by the Chinese boat. “Coming from the Philippine Navy Flag Officer-in-Command himself, there is no reason to doubt that our fishermen’s boat was indeed rammed by the Chinese vessel, whether it was just a fishing vessel or that of a Chinese maritime militia,” Lacson said. Lacson was referring to Navy Flag-Officer-In-Command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, who likewise believed that the Chinese boat hit the Filipino fishing vessel on purpose.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 14, 2019 13:18 UTC