MANILA, Philippines – TINAWAG na “irresponsible testing” ni National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año ang inilunsad na Long March 12 rocket ng People’s Republic of China.
Ayon kay Año, ang insidente ay nagdulot ng alarma at naglagay sa peligro sa mga residente ng Palawan.
“Loud explosions caused by the Chinese rocket launch caused widespread alarm and concern in Puerto Princesa City and other municipalities, particularly in coastal barangays in the province,” ani Año, na siya ring director general ng National Security Council, sa isang kalatas.
“Local residents also saw a fireball cross the sky that later exploded, causing the ground to shake,” dagdag pa niya.
Bagama’t walang naiulat na nasaktan o nasirang ari-arian, sinabi ni Año na ang mga bumagsak na debris mula sa inilunsad na rocket ay nagbigay ng malinaw na panganib sa kalupaan at sa mga ships, aircraft, fishing boats, at iba pang vessels na dumaraan sa drop zone.
Binanggit din ni Año ang posibilidad na may mga debris na lumulutang malapit sa lugar at maaaring tangayin patungo sa mga kalapit na baybayin.
“The government has deployed surface and aerial assets to look for debris associated with the loud explosions caused by the Chinese rocket launch from Hainan Island,” aniya pa.
“The public is strongly advised to inform local authorities if suspected debris is sighted. The public is advised against retrieving or coming in close contact with debris materials that may contain toxic fuel residues. We are coordinating closely with local authorities and coastal fishermen on this matter,” dagdag ni Año. Kris Jose
