In 72 hours, no more Filipinos will be permitted to work in Taiwan
Taiwan Threatens to Halt Filipino Hiring Over Fisherman | Bloomberg News
"Taiwan Threatens to Halt Filipino Hiring Over Fisherman’s Death
By Tim Culpan - May 11, 2013 1:19 PM ET
Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou threatened to recall his representative to the Philippines and freeze labor applications if its neighbor fails to respond within 72 hours to requests for an apology and an investigation into the shooting of a fisherman last week.
Ma issued “four solemn requests” after a Philippines patrol boat shot the fisherman dead on May 9, including compensation, commencement of talks over fishing rights and punishment of the perpetrators, the presidential office said in a statement on its Website last night.
Taiwan fishing vessel Kuang Ta Hsing No. 28 was hit by at least 32 bullets, killing a 65-year-old crew member, 164 nautical miles (304 km) southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip in waters north of the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard will investigate the incident, its commander, Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena, said May 10.
Failure to respond within the time line, which commenced May 12, will result in Taiwan protesting by halting applications by Filipino workers, recalling Taiwan’s representative to the Philippines and sending the Philippines’ representative back to deal with the case, according to the statement."
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According to the International Monetary Fund, Taiwan had a GDP per capita of $20,328 last year. In contrast, the Philippines had a tiny GDP per capita of $2,614.
In 72 hours, no more Filipinos will be permitted to work in Taiwan to earn a high standard of living to support their family back in the Philippines.
Reference:
List of countries by GDP (nominal) per capita
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The elderly 65-year-old defenseless Taiwanese fisherman was murdered by Philippine government terrorist thugs around Y. Ami North Island, which is clearly north of the midline between Taiwan and the Philippines.