From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 13): De Lima: Criminal, administrative raps recommended vs PCG, BFAR personnel
Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Thursday confirmed there was a recommendation to file criminal charges against some personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources involved in the Balintang Channel incident.
Aside from this, De Lima said, there are also some officials who were recommended to be administratively charged.
However, De Lima refused to give additional details.
On the part of the National Bureau of Investigation, Director Nonnatus Caesar Rojas refused to comment on the statement of De Lima.
Even the PCG refused to comment.
According to PCG Spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo, they will issue an official statement once the report becomes official.
The NBI report on the Balintang Channel incident is now with the Office of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=533963
Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Thursday confirmed there was a recommendation to file criminal charges against some personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources involved in the Balintang Channel incident.
Aside from this, De Lima said, there are also some officials who were recommended to be administratively charged.
However, De Lima refused to give additional details.
On the part of the National Bureau of Investigation, Director Nonnatus Caesar Rojas refused to comment on the statement of De Lima.
Even the PCG refused to comment.
According to PCG Spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo, they will issue an official statement once the report becomes official.
The NBI report on the Balintang Channel incident is now with the Office of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=533963