The Philippines should allow the thousands of Afghan refugees being assisted by the United States to temporarily stay in the country out of “charity and compassion,” according to a Catholic bishop who champions migrant rights. | dpazzibuganINQ /PDI
“We heed God’s call. The Church will cooperate and collaborate with our government to promote, protect and preserve human lives,” he said.The bishop cited the Filipinos’ “natural traits” of being “hospitable, helpful and hardworking” in assisting refugees.
The plan came to light last week after Sen. Imee Marcos, chair of the Senate committee on foreign relations and sister of President Marcos, called for an inquiry into the US request. It would not be the first time the Philippines accepted Afghan refugees, as it already did so, with little fanfare, in 2021, when the government took in an undetermined number of them.
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