More diplomatic gaffes
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In a bid to save face over its no apology stance, Malacañang and its special envoy to Taiwan to repair ties, Mar Roxas, say they will offer no apology to the Republic of China (Taiwan) but will merely seek understanding through an explanation of how and why the 14 Taiwanese fraudsters were deported to China.
At the same time, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) head, who had apologized, tried to downplay his apology, claiming it was not an official apology but a “personal” apology he had given Taiwan officials
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Sen. Franklin Drilon, Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas’ staunchest defender, said the apology given by Meco head Amado Perez does not bind the Philippine government since it is not official as Perez does not have any legal personality to issue an official apology.
“He cannot bind the Philippines. He does not have the authority (to speak on behalf of the country) because he’s merely a chairman of the GOCC (government-owned and -controlled corporation). He’s just like the chairman of the MWSS (Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System), SSS (Social Security System), also GOCCs. He cannot bind the country,” he said..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110222com1.html
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