The government of Taiwan is seeking for apology and explanation from the Philippines over the killing of a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine Coastguard last May 9, 2013.

The foreign ministry of Taiwan said that they will give the Philippine government before midnight of May 14, 2013 to respond on the issue or they will freeze the hiring of Filipino workers in their country.

There are thousands of Filipino workers in Taiwan mostly working in Electronics Industries and as Household Service Workers.

"We will definitely seek justice for our fisherman and we will not rule out the possibility of sanctions," Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said late Saturday.

President Benigno “Pnoy” Aquino has refused to give statement on the demand of Taiwan to give apology for the incident and pay compensation to the victim’s family.

The Philippine coastguard has already admitted having fired at the Taiwanese fishing vessel as “self defense”. However, according to the preliminary investigation made by Taiwan authorities, their fishing vessel was hit by 52 bullets with no signs of collisions.

Pnoy said that he has ordered Department of Foreign Affairs to conduct further investigation about the incident and that Manila’s de facto embassy in Taipei is now in talks with Taiwan foreign ministry officials.

"I think it is in the interest of both parties to proceed in a calm basis," Aquino said.  "We are proceeding in that manner."

Aquino said he did not want to comment further, preferring to let diplomats handle the dispute.