Statement of Philippine Deputy Consul General Kira Danganan (Hong Kong) on the column, “The War At Home,” by Mr. Chip Tsao published in the March 27, 2009 issue of HK Magazine
March 30, 2009 by DFA-PISU
PR-138-09, Mr. Tsao’s commentaries have outraged Filipinos in Hong Kong and all over the world.
It is unfortunate that such an article could be published in a city that prides itself as a progressive society, that has achieved milestones in multicultural harmony, and whose very character is defined by the presence of people from all corners of the globe.
The image of racism that Mr. Tsao portrayed in his column has demeaned the members of his own household and the more than 127,000 Filipinos working in Hong Kong as household service workers.
Their contributions to Hong Kong’s achievements are undeniable. Their work is a noble and dignified one.
While Mr. Tsao may have intended his column to be a piece of satire, he has miserably miscalculated in this endeavour.
Mr. Tsao and Asia City Publishing owe the Filipino community in Hong Kong a formal apology for the grave disrespect they have shown.
Fortunately, their views are not shared by the larger society in Hong Kong.
Despite this unfortunate incident, the long-standing friendship and mutual respect being enjoyed by the Filipino community and the Hong Kong society will remain.
Statement of Philippine Deputy Consul General Kira Danganan (Hong Kong) on the column, “The War At Home,” by Mr. Chip Tsao published in the March 27, 2009 issue of HK Magazine
March 30, 2009 by DFA-PISU
PR-138-09, Mr. Tsao’s commentaries have outraged Filipinos in Hong Kong and all over the world.
It is unfortunate that such an article could be published in a city that prides itself as a progressive society, that has achieved milestones in multicultural harmony, and whose very character is defined by the presence of people from all corners of the globe.
The image of racism that Mr. Tsao portrayed in his column has demeaned the members of his own household and the more than 127,000 Filipinos working in Hong Kong as household service workers.
Their contributions to Hong Kong’s achievements are undeniable. Their work is a noble and dignified one.
While Mr. Tsao may have intended his column to be a piece of satire, he has miserably miscalculated in this endeavour.
Mr. Tsao and Asia City Publishing owe the Filipino community in Hong Kong a formal apology for the grave disrespect they have shown.
Fortunately, their views are not shared by the larger society in Hong Kong.
Despite this unfortunate incident, the long-standing friendship and mutual respect being enjoyed by the Filipino community and the Hong Kong society will remain.
Hong Kong SAR, 30 March 2009
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