Filipina Senator In US Territory and co-senator denounce Trump’s words.
The Malacañan Palace slams Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on his all to ban immigration from countries with high rates of terrorism, including the Philippines.
The Republican nominee called immigration from the so-called “terrorist nations” problematic because the immigrants won’t be vetted by the government beforehand. The business mogul-turned-politician mentioned the immigrants from the Philippines, alongside with Somalia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen, to be limited entry to United States of America because they pose terrorism in US.
Communications Sec. Martin Andanar said Trump’s statements were opposite his words when he opened his luxury apartment in Makati City where he said that he loves the Philippines and once called it a ‘special place’.
“In fact, Mr. Trump has even professed his love for the Philippines during the launch of his 57-storey luxury apartment in Makati”, said Andanar.
He also added that Philippines is a ‘peace loving country’ and refuses to engage in terrorism.
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella echoed Andanar’s statements and said that although Trump has the right to his opinion but he must look into the contributions Filipino immigrants have in the US.
“Very productive po ang ating mga tao roon and they have made great contributions. Meron po tayong mga high-profile Filipinos., like Loida Nicolas-Lewis.At marami po tayong mga unknowns who have really done so much for and contributed to the US government so— Pero kung ‘yun po ang opinion niya, well, he is entitled to his own opinion. But we encourage him to look into what the Filipino community has done”, Abella said.
Two senators on Friday, August 5 have responded to Trump’s call to ban immigration from countries with high rates of terrorism, including the Philippines.
Denouncing the Republican nominee’s comments, the senators asserted that the Philippines is a key ally helping the United States fight terrorism and that Filipino immigrants have contributed largely to the United States.
“Donald Trump’s latest rant suggesting we ban immigration from countries like the Philippines that are helping us fight terrorism is another example of his reckless rhetoric that’s based on fear and division and further proves he is unfit to lead our country,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said in a statement.
“For generations, Filipinos have made the United States their home. It is their vibrant culture, hard work, and strong values that have enriched our communities and made this country great, not the ignorant, racist bigotry of Donald Trump”.
Senator Nerissa Bretania Underwood of Guam, a Filipina, also condemned the Republican presidential nominee’s proposals, describing his rhetoric as divisive and “reckless.”
She called on the Republican delegates from Guam and Governor Eddie Calvo to renounce Trump and “unendorse his candidacy.”
In a statement, Underwood said, “Filipinos on our island and across the country serve in uniform, in our hospitals, in our schools and across every private and public sector — –Filipinos are also beloved members of our families and communities.”
“As a proud daughter from Iloilo in the Philippines…I am a grateful adopted daughter of Guam and horrified by Mr. Trump’s statement and the leaders who have chosen to support him. I have worked my entire life to give back to our island that we all call home. Hate, fear and division are not qualities we need in the U.S. President and should give Americans across the country concern on whether a Trump administration is fit to lead our country,” Underwood added.
The day before, Trump had once again voiced his controversial proposals to ban immigration from several parts of the world, listing countries by name, including the Philippines, Syria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Somalia and Morocco.
I HEARD THE COMMENTS OF MR TRUMP, I BELIEVE HE IS ONLY TALKING INDIVIDUALLY, HE DID NOT SAY THE PHILIPPINES IS A TERRORIST COUNTRY. OR SUPPORTING TERRORIST. I AM A PILIPINO , AN AMERICAN CITIZEN AND I AM VOTING FOR TRUMP. EVEN IN OUR COUNTRY THE PHILIPPINES, WE ALSO DENOUNCE AMERICANS WHO ARE BAD PEOPLE THAT COMES TO THE PHILIPPINES SO WHY ARE YOU BIAS ? I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH MR. ANDANAR PLEASE BE FAIR. THANK YOU.