Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said the crew of the Chinese vessel which hit and sank a Filipino fishing boat in the West Philippine Sea should be made to stand trial in the Philippines. Robredo said that while the Philippines acknowledges China's statement that it will investigate the incident, the Department of Foreign Affairs should still "demand from the Chinese government to find those responsible and recognize Philippine jurisdiction, so they can face trial before our courts." "Justice for the 22 Filipino fishermen requires that our courts assume jurisdiction," Robredo said in a statement.

Chinese who sank Filipino boat must stand trial in PH: Robredo. (2019, June 18). Daily Guardian, p. 11.