Western Command Deputy Commander Brigadier General Laurao N. Tianchon said, "After the investigation, ma-reveal kung ano ba talaga. Ongoing nga yan diba maraming speculation halos lahat ng media outfit iba-iba ang sinasabi. However yung investigation ang magbibigay ng real truth kung ano ba talaga and higher headquarters will be the one to release kung ano ba talaga ang nangyari." (Sev Borda III / Palawan Daily News)

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WESCOM on Alleged Chinese fishing boat collision: Investigation still on going

By Sevedeo Borda III

June 17, 2019

Western Command Deputy Commander Brigadier General Laurao N. Tianchon said that the investigation is still ongoing on the reported allision that transpired between the Filipino fishing vessel (F/B Gemver) and alleged Chinese fishing vessel that occurred last June 9, at the vicinity of Recto Bank, West Philippine Sea.

“Still ongoing ‘yung investigation kaya hindi kami pwede makapagbigay aside sa nakuha naming information. Still ongoing just to prevent [disinformation], sabi nga nila baka magkaroon ng disinformation,” Laurao said.

Laurao also mentioned that all the information are based on the interviews gathered from the fishermen.

“Kami ngayon ‘yun lng ang masasabi namin yung sinabi nila [Filipino Fishermen] during the interview,” he said.

He addressed that once the investigation is done fully, the truth will be finally ascertained.