Philippines Vows to Repatriate All Deported Filipinos from US

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. has taken a firm stance on the deportation of Filipinos from the United States, vowing to bring all Filipinos home, regardless of their legal status. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez declared, "We will accept all Filipinos, no matter their legal status, no matter their situation, but send them home, to the Philippines, not anywhere else." This commitment comes amidst a recent immigration crackdown that has seen 24 Filipinos deported. The video shows the scale of the operation, with an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 undocumented Filipinos in the US. The embassy's actions are not merely diplomatic courtesy, but a demonstration of their commitment to their citizens. However, concerns remain regarding the "Safe Third Country Policy," which allows for deportation to countries deemed safe, even if those countries are not the Filipinos' home country. Human rights groups are also expressing apprehension about the process. Despite these challenges, the embassy's commitment to repatriation offers a beacon of hope for the affected Filipinos.