Despite the recent mauling incident involving Filipino
fishermen and members of the Malaysian Maritime Police, the Puerto
Princesa-based Western Command (WESCOM) will continue to observe its mandate in
the West Philippine Sea .
This was disclosed by Capt. Cheryl Tindog, WESCOM
spokesperson, when asked for details regarding the incident which reportedly
took place 18 nautical miles southwest off Rizal Reef last May 9.
She added that the situation is now being investigated by
concerned government agencies.
"WESCOM shall continue to perform its mandated tasks at
the front-lines in support to our national government's action on the
prevailing situation in the West Philippine Sea
involving other claimant countries," Tindog stated.
The WESCOM spokesperson stressed that they extended
assistance to the three Filipino fishermen shortly after the latter were handed
to the Rizal Reef Detachment by Malaysian authorities.
"Upon arrival at the Rizal Reef Detachment, our troops
stationed thereat, received the three Filipino fishermen from Malaysian
nationals, and immediately provided the necessary assistance, support, means of
transportation and medical attention. We also made the necessary report, and
communicated same to the cognizant agencies that would immediately address the
situation," she added.
The three Filipino fishermen, all from Subic ,
Zambales, were allegedly nabbed on grounds that they were fishing illegally in
Malaysian waters.
They were freed on May 10 but were reportedly mauled by some
of their captors.
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