'I think at the end of the day, we have to think about our obligation, not just as Filipinos. We need to go beyond the idea of being Filipino, confined to the border,' says UP professor Michelle Palumbarit.
MANILA, Philippines – A University of the Philippines professor and a lawmaker stressed the importance of viewing refugees as fellow human beings amid the“I think at the end of the day, we have to think about our obligation, not just as Filipinos. We need to go beyond the idea of being Filipino, confined to the border,” UP Asian Center professor Michelle Palumbarit said during the World Refugee Day Forum on Thursday, June 22.
Recognizing the political and security implications involved, Palumbarit acknowledged the mixed emotions among Filipinos as they deal with concerns about resource scarcity and potential security risks.
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