On the Filipinos’ humans rights across the globe
Really, I’m not feeling political or activistic (is there such a word?!), but I thought these news have some merit of being posted on a Philippine culture blog. After all, proper view and respect of our rights as Filipinos and humans have a big impact on our cultural heritage.
Two Filipino Lawmakers Urge Travel Advisory Against U.S. After Virginia Tech Massacre. Philippine lawmakers urged the administration to issue travel advisories to protect the lives of Filipino students who may wish to study in the US. The lawmakers see this as a reciprocate to “Washington’s gesture of caution to its citizens in the country every time there are bombing attacks in some parts of the Philippines.” [allheadlinenews]
Closure of Filipino refugee camps in Malaysia sought. Malasia wants to terminate the refugee camps in eastern Malasia, citing the use of Filipinos as a “one-way ticket” to enter Sabah. The camps were set up to accept people fleeing from war-torn Mindanao. [gmanews]
Filipino human rights activist draws attention to immigrants’ struggles in U.S. Ninotchka Rosca, exiled to the US as a political prisoner of the Marcos era, speaks equal rights for women and Filipino illegal immigrants’ struggle in the US. [dailyfreepress]
Filipino expatriates urged not to lose hope on ‘OAV’; Philippines bishop visiting Kuwait. Filipinos in Kuwait are urged to exercise their right of suffrage despite the low turn-out of OFWs in over-seas absentee voting, “because along with that right is a social responsibility in helping shape our nation towards development.” [arabtimesonline]
Meloto: The Filipino spirit is rising. Antonio Meloto, the visionary behind Gawag Kalinga’s success, delivered this graduation address to Ateneo de Davao. It’s worth reading and acted upon. [sunstar]
I can’t help but give my take about the first link – lawmakers urging a travel advisory – I mean, duh? As much as the Virginia tech tragedy was a deplorable act against citizens of the United States, it was a lone and deranged gunman’s idea of revenge. That in no way compares to the bombings orchestrated by AbuSayaf and other terrorist organizations in the Philippines who seek to kill to advance their twisted cause.
So, what about you? Any news that struck your chord?
Tags: politics, civil rights, Filipinos
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