Since May this year, thousands of Rohingyas, Muslim migrants from
Myanmar, have been going back and forth some Southeast Asian
countries—particularly Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia—to flee from
severe persecution, human trafficking and strong hostility in their
homeland. Called as the "boat people," some Rohingyas were stuck at sea
trying to find a country that would help them in their plight. Others
starved while others died. The cry for help initially fell on deaf ears, causing a humanitarian
crisis that challenged the world's commitment to relieve the plight of
displaced persons. The Philippines, however, decided to open its arms like it did
before, when other refugees sought safety from conflict and turmoil.
Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said that the Philippines
remains in solidarity with the United Nations (UN) in supporting the
cause of displaced people by providing assistance and relief.
READ: Palace: Philippines will help save 'boat people'
"We shall continue to do our share in saving lives under existing and long-standing mechanisms pursuant to our commitments under the Convention," he said.
Source: Filipinos helping refugees: A noble tradition, a way to give back
http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/08/25/1489879/filipinos-helping-refugees-noble-tradition-way-give-back?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=branded_article&utm_content=outbrain_brandedarticle_nativeads_2d&utm_campaign=philippines
READ: Palace: Philippines will help save 'boat people'
"We shall continue to do our share in saving lives under existing and long-standing mechanisms pursuant to our commitments under the Convention," he said.
Source: Filipinos helping refugees: A noble tradition, a way to give back
http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2015/08/25/1489879/filipinos-helping-refugees-noble-tradition-way-give-back?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=branded_article&utm_content=outbrain_brandedarticle_nativeads_2d&utm_campaign=philippines
