Malacañang on Monday promised a “fair and thorough” investigation of the maritime incident that led to the killing of two Vietnamese fishermen off Bolinao in Pangasinan.

“Authorities are now conducting a fair and thorough investigation into the incident involving a Philippine Navy vessel and Vietnamese fishing boats which were seen fishing 34-nautical miles off Bolinao, Pangasinan, well within (our) exclusive economic zone,” Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said.

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