Manila Bulletin
PH ready to accept refugees from Afghanistan
The Philippines has expressed its willingness to accept Afghan refugees fleeing from the Taliban's rule, citing its historical commitment to providing asylum.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque affirmed that the country will not hesitate to admit individuals escaping persecution in their homelands.
Roque highlighted the Philippines' long-standing tradition of welcoming asylum seekers, dating back to 1922 when it accepted Russian refugees and during World War II when it offered haven to European Jews.
He mentioned that the country's legal framework, even predating the Convention on Refugees, has supported the admission of asylum seekers.
The Department of Foreign Affairs will handle decisions regarding the potential recognition of a Taliban-led government.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra indicated that the Department of Justice's Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit would manage the process for accepting Afghan refugees.
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