Two Vietnamese fishermen were killed while five others were arrested after a brief chase off the coast of Bolinao town Friday night for fishing in Philippine waters. The fatalities were identified as Le Van Liem and Le Van Reo, both aged 41 and residents of Phu Yen province, Vietnam. Those arrested were identified as Pham To, 34, the boat captain; Phan Lam, 34 ; Nguyen Thanh Chi, 49 ; Phan Van Liem, 41; Nguyen Van Trong, 41 – also residents of Phu Yen province, Vietnam.

Inigo, L. B., Recuenco A., Mabasa, R. C., & Kabiling, G. D. (2017, September 26). 2 Vietnamese fishers killed, 5 nabbed for poaching off Bolinao. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 6.