PH-Taiwan agree to parallel investigation

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CONFIRMED. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima confirms that a ‘parallel investigation’ instead of a ‘joint investigation’ will take place between Taiwan and the Philippines over the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.The Philippines and Taiwan will be conducting a “parallel investigation” in the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman in Philippine territory. “There would be coordinated efforts between the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Taiwan team. But results of one probe will support that of the other,” Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said. The confirmation on this action came after it was initially announced that there would be a joint investigation by Philippine and Taiwanese officials in the matter. The issue has sparked tensions between the two countries involved which has led to at least 3 Filipinos being attacked in Taiwan.


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