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May 18, 2013 4:30pm
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The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) confirmed reports that some overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Taiwan were physically assaulted amid rising tensions after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters by Philippine coast guards.
However, MECO Chairman Amadeo Perez clarified that these are isolated incidents in the two fisherman districts of Pingtung and Kaohsiung, according to GMA Network's "Saksi" newscast on Friday.
The violence against Filipinos in Taiwan stemmed from the alleged shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman suspected of poaching on May 9, 2013 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the Batanes channel.
One Filipino claimed that he was ganged up by a dozen Taiwanese gangsters armed with wooden bats.
“May dumating na mga ganster naka-motor. Anim po [ang motor at] may mga sakay bawat [motor na] dalawang katao,” he recalled.
He said that he was lucky to have not sustained a fatal wound during the attack.
“Pauwi na po ako may umikot sakin kaagad. Alam ko na titirahin ako [kaya] nasalag ko po. Kung di ko po nasalag sa ulo ang tama ko,” he said.
Perez said that the gangsters were Taiwanese juvenile delinquents who target other nationalities including Filipinos, Vietnamese and Indonesians.
“Pero ngayon naka-concentrate sila sa pilipino,” Perez said adding that the tension between the two countries may have caused the gangster to single out Filipinos.
There was also an OFW who reported that small rocks were hurled at her while she was riding a scooter bike.
Denied service
Some Filipinos claimed they are being denied service in markets where Taiwanese refuse to sell them food while criticizing their nationality.
In Pingtung, Taiwanese rallyists burned the Philippine flag and an effigy of Philippine President Noynoy Aquino III to show their protest.
Amid the violence and rising tension, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou called on his countrymen for the proper treatment of Filipinos.
Apology demanded
Taiwan demands an apology from the Philippine government and rejected two personal envoys sent by Aquino to express the country's regret and sorrow.
“[Ang gusto nila] magsalita siya [Aquino] at sumulat ng formal letter of apology
which cannot be done because of protocol,” Perez explained.
The Philippine recognizes Taiwan as a province of China due to the one-China policy.
Paralyzed economy
Perez said in an interview with Saksi's Kara David that Taiwan's economy may be paralyzed if they decide to relieve OFWs from their work sector.
“Pag inalis nila yung Pilipino worker it will take them months or even years to train new workers,” Perez said adding “Mapaparalyze ang negosyo nila.”
There are around 85,000 OFWs working in Taiwan 72 percent of which are in the manufacturing industry according to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz.
May 18, 2013 4:30pm
210 303 0 527
Tags: Taiwan
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) confirmed reports that some overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Taiwan were physically assaulted amid rising tensions after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters by Philippine coast guards.
However, MECO Chairman Amadeo Perez clarified that these are isolated incidents in the two fisherman districts of Pingtung and Kaohsiung, according to GMA Network's "Saksi" newscast on Friday.
The violence against Filipinos in Taiwan stemmed from the alleged shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman suspected of poaching on May 9, 2013 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the Batanes channel.
One Filipino claimed that he was ganged up by a dozen Taiwanese gangsters armed with wooden bats.
“May dumating na mga ganster naka-motor. Anim po [ang motor at] may mga sakay bawat [motor na] dalawang katao,” he recalled.
He said that he was lucky to have not sustained a fatal wound during the attack.
“Pauwi na po ako may umikot sakin kaagad. Alam ko na titirahin ako [kaya] nasalag ko po. Kung di ko po nasalag sa ulo ang tama ko,” he said.
Perez said that the gangsters were Taiwanese juvenile delinquents who target other nationalities including Filipinos, Vietnamese and Indonesians.
“Pero ngayon naka-concentrate sila sa pilipino,” Perez said adding that the tension between the two countries may have caused the gangster to single out Filipinos.
There was also an OFW who reported that small rocks were hurled at her while she was riding a scooter bike.
Denied service
Some Filipinos claimed they are being denied service in markets where Taiwanese refuse to sell them food while criticizing their nationality.
In Pingtung, Taiwanese rallyists burned the Philippine flag and an effigy of Philippine President Noynoy Aquino III to show their protest.
Amid the violence and rising tension, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou called on his countrymen for the proper treatment of Filipinos.
Apology demanded
Taiwan demands an apology from the Philippine government and rejected two personal envoys sent by Aquino to express the country's regret and sorrow.
“[Ang gusto nila] magsalita siya [Aquino] at sumulat ng formal letter of apology
which cannot be done because of protocol,” Perez explained.
The Philippine recognizes Taiwan as a province of China due to the one-China policy.
Paralyzed economy
Perez said in an interview with Saksi's Kara David that Taiwan's economy may be paralyzed if they decide to relieve OFWs from their work sector.
“Pag inalis nila yung Pilipino worker it will take them months or even years to train new workers,” Perez said adding “Mapaparalyze ang negosyo nila.”
There are around 85,000 OFWs working in Taiwan 72 percent of which are in the manufacturing industry according to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz.
