Anti-Pinoy sentiments on the rise after NZ oil spill; sailors forced into hiding
By Michaela P. del Callar 10/15/2011The oil spill incident in New Zealand waters involving a Filipino captain has stirred negative sentiments against Filipinos in the city of Tauranga, but the Philippine Embassy said these are only “few” and do not reflect the general feeling of all residents there.
A Filipino captain of a container vessel that leaked oil in Tauranga is facing charges for causing environmental disaster, angering locals. He is currently out on bail but he will remain in New Zealand until after all court hearings are over. The bail expires on Oct. 19.
“Based on the reports of our man on the ground, Philippine Embassy Minister and Consul Giovanni Palec, and the embassy’s feedback from some members of the Filipino community in Tauranga, the reported negative reactions to the Filipino people there are few and are not reflective of the general sentiments of the public in Tauranga,” the embassy said in a statement..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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ayusin lagi ang trabaho lalo's involved o maapektuhan ang kalikasan.
"“Words will never be enough to convey our sadness over the unfortunate maritime accident involving the mv Rena and its detrimental effects on the environment and the community of Tauranga,” it said."
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