RP GOV’T SHOULD TAKE PUNITIVE ACTION VS OFFICIALS INVOLVED IN WRONGDOING
Noy, aides lied openly—Taiwan’s Ma
By Aytch S. de la Cruz and Angie M. Rosales 02/24/2011Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday accused the Philippine government officials of lying openly to cover up three major mistakes they made during the process, despite claims by President Aquino that an apology to Taiwan cannot be made because the correct processes were followed.
A report by the Taiwan Times yesterday quoted Ma as saying that three major mistakes were committed during the process, pointing out that while the Taiwanese were expelled from the Philippines, Philippine officials said they were extradited (there was no request for extradition from mainland China). They were also not sent to their native country — the RoC (Republic of China) — a move Ma said seriously violated international law and practices.
The 14 Taiwanese were all RoC citizens who legally entered the Philippines with proper documents. However, the Philippine government claimed they did not have legal travel documents which has been disproved by their passports and visas.
“Your government officials lied openly,” Ma was quoted as having told Aquino’s special envoy and troubleshooter Manuel “Mar” Roxas..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110224hed1.html
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