The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vowed to go after the owners of a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier that was tagged in an allision incident with a Filipino fishing boat off Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said that they have already coordinated with the Chinese government to investigate MV Tai Hang 8. "We have existing protocols to go after maritime offenders. Any users of our seas, if they commit offense in our waters, we will go after them anywhere in the world through the existing protocols that we have with other Coast Guards," he stated.

Sadongdong, M. (2023, December 9). Authorities vow to pursue Chinese carrier involved in Occidental Mindoro allision. Manila Bulletin, p. 3.