Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has decried a recent statement by US presidential candidate Donald Trump lumping the Philippines together with other states harboring terrorists, and calling for an immigration ban on these countries. Andanar’s statement read: Considering his major real estate ‘brand’ investment in the Philippines’ financial capital called Trump Tower, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump unfortunately mentioned the Philippines in an anti-immigration speech in a political rally in Portland, Maine. In fact, Mr. Trump has even professed his love for the Philippines during the launch of his 57-storey luxury apartment in Makati. He did say, “I’ve always loved the Philippines. I think it is just a special place and Manila is one of Asia’s most spectacular cities. I know that this project (Trump Tower) will be second to none.” Let it be known that the Philippines and the Filipino people stand in solidarity with other peace-loving countries and individuals [...]
