Warrants out for 8 coast guards over fisherman's shooting
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A Philippine trial court has ordered the arrest of eight coast guard personnel involved in the shooting incident in the Balintang Channel in May last year that killed a Taiwanese fisherman.
The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Ramon Barona of the Batanes Regional Trial Court. Facing arrest are: Commanding Officer Arnold Enriquez de la Cruz, Seaman First Class (SFC) Ebrando Quiapo Aguila, SFC Mhelvin Aguilar Bendo II, SFC Andy Gibb Ronario Golfo, SFC Sunny Galang Masangkay, SFC Henry Baco Solomon, Seaman Second Class Nicky Renold Aurello, Petty Officer 2 and Richard Fernandez Corpuz.
In March, the Department of Justice filed homicide and obstruction of justice cases against eight Philippine Coast Guard personnel involved in the Balintang Channel shooting last May 2013.
