Taiwan investigators to return to PHL but to coordinate with Manila first

GMA News - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Taiwan exec insists on joint probe of fisherman's death. Chen Wen Chi of Taiwan's ministry of justice at a Makati City press conference on Saturday shows the letter of Antonio Basillo of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office to Taiwan's foreign affairs minister inviting Taipei to participate in the probe on the shooting and death of a fisherman in Philippine waters. Danny Pata A ...

Palace wont commit yet to pushing for anti-dynasty bill in next Congress

GMA News - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Despite international poll observers' recommendation to enact a law against political dynasties in the country, Malacañang on Sunday said it won't commit yet to pushing for an anti-dynasty bill in the next Congress.Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Palace will let Congress define the "parameters" of a political dynasty before taking a stance on ...

Philippines waiting for Taiwan anger to cool

Inquirer Global Nation - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Amadeo Perez, chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Center) AFP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is waiting for tempers in Taiwan to cool before settling the dispute over a shot Taiwanese fisherman, the head of an office in charge of relations said Sunday. Issues like Manila’s ';one-China'; policy and comments by Taiwanese investigators ...

Palace frowns on takes dig at Taiwan’s insistence on joint probe

GMA News - Sunday 19th May, 2013

on Sunday took a dig at Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou’s reported insistence on a joint investigation into the encounter in disputed waters where a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead last May 9. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte maintained the Philippine government follows due process, and does not draw up a conclusion first before looking for evidence to back it up. "So ...

Amid leaders call for calm Taiwan offensive vs PHL continues

GMA News - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Despite its leader's call for calm amid outrage over the fatal shooting of a fisherman last May 9, Taiwan is continuing its official offensive against the Philippines, this time via cyberspace.The websites of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies, including the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, contained a microsite about the May 9 incident."It's a ...

Taiwan fishermen burn Filipino flags in protest over fatal shooting

whatsonsanya - Sunday 19th May, 2013

Angry fishermen burn Filipino flags outside the Philippine representative office in Taipei in a protest at the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coast guard. Hundreds of fishermen wearing yellow headbands and chanting "Justice must be done!" and "Killer must be punished!" hurled eggs at the office and demanded Manila apologize for the incident last Thursday ...

Watchdog says 2013 Philippine elections worse than 2010

Asia News Network - Sunday 19th May, 2013

The recently concluded 2013 automated elections were worse than the 2010 exercise because of the bigger number of errors and the "arbitrary and highly irregular decisions" which compromised the elections' credibility and transparency, according to a poll watchdog group. The Automated Elections Systems Watch (AES Watch) deplored the glitches in the precinct count optical scan ...

Taiwan accuses Philippines of lack of cooperation

Global Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The Taiwan investigation team, tasked with conducting a probe into the fatal shooting of a Taiwan fisherman, has returned to Taipei from Manila. On arrival, the team held a press conference at Taipei Airport. The team has called on the Philippine government to conduct a joint investigation with Taiwan into the incident. It's accused the Philippine authorities of dishonesty, saying the ...

Proclamations put period to Luzon election contests

Inquirer - Saturday 18th May, 2013

In Pampanga, reelectionist Gov. Lilia Pineda, despite leading by wide margin over former priest and Gov. Eddie Panlilio late Monday night, was proclaimed winner only on Thursday afternoon. Pineda's proclamation came after the provincial board of canvassers (PBOC) approved the motion of her lawyers to proclaim her although the certificates of canvass of votes from Mabalacat City and the ...

MECO Taiwan investigators acted prematurely 2 cases of harassment reported

GMA News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The team of Taiwanese investigators sent to Manila to probe the May 9 encounter that resulted in the death of a Taiwanese fisherman may have acted prematurely, the head of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office said Sunday.MECO head Amadeo Perez Jr. said they were trying to arrange a meeting with their counterparts through the Philippine Department of Justice so they could compare ...

Taiwan probe team returns slamming Philippines capricious treatment

Global Times - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Taiwan authorities decided on May 12 to dispatch a fleet to conduct regular patrol in waters to the south of the island to guard fishing boats following the shooting-death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine side at sea.(Photo Source: huanqiu.com) A Taiwan investigation team sent to Manila to probe a fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard returned to Taipei on ...

Palace Questions on May 13 polls wont distract PNoy

GMA News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Questions raised about the conduct of the recently concluded May 13 elections will not distract President Benigno Aquino as he focuses on "moving forward," Malacañang said Saturday.Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Aquino wants to focus on what to do after the polls, though she said the Comelec should answer the questions."Sa side ng Pangulo, hindi ...