Taiwan gives 3.19m to victim's family   

遭菲射杀台渔民家属获补偿319万 马英九送挽联

洪石成家属经犯罪被害人保护协会协助，日前已领台当局先行核发的犯罪被害人补偿金。据了解，该项补偿系由洪石成妻子及5名子女共同提出声请，“法务部”核定洪妻及5子女可获各40万元(新台币，下同)精神抚慰金、洪妻生命余年扶养费59万元，及20万元的丧葬补助，合计共319万元。

(ECNS) — With the help of the Crime Victim Protection Association, the family of Hung Shih-cheng, a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman who was shot dead by the Philippine Coast Guard last month, received compensation totaling 3.19 million new Taiwan dollars from the local government, Taiwan media reported on Wednesday.

The compensation includes NT400,000 dollars each for emotional distress for Hung's wife and five children, NT590,000 dollars for his wife's remaining years, and NT200,000 dollars for funeral costs.

Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou offered his condolences through a couplet.

Hung's oldest daughter, on behalf of the whole family, expressed their gratitude. She also expressed outrage and insisted Manila offer a formal apology, and demanded justice for her dead father and all Taiwanese fishermen.

Taiwan's prosecutorial authority said they will continue to assist Hung's family in demanding civil and criminal liabilities from the Philippine government. Once they get compensation from the Philippines, all the money will be transferred to the victim's family after deducting the 3.19 million.

Prosecutor Lin Qingzong said that he hopes the media will refrain from excessive speculation or exaggerated reports about the incident in order to facilitate mutual judicial assistance between Taiwan and the Philippines.