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INQToday: Ramming of PH boat appears to be accidental, has nothing to do with WPS issues – PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) described the collision between a foreign vessel and a Filipino fishing boat, which resulted in three deaths, as an "accident" and unrelated to West Philippine Sea issues.
PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela cited poor visibility and bad weather as probable causes, suggesting the foreign vessel's actions were not deliberate.
The PCG is collaborating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to pursue liability claims against the foreign vessel's owner.
The DFA will contact the flag state of the foreign vessel to aid in asserting these claims, pending confirmation of the vessel's coordinates and liability.
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