Through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine government reiterated its readiness to accept people forced to flee from Ukraine and seek refuge amid the European state’s ongoing war and humanitarian crisis.
On Thursday, in the celebration of the 30th year of diplomatic relations with Ukraine, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, “In keeping with its long tradition of providing humanitarian assistance, the Philippines stands ready to welcome Ukrainians seeking refuge from the war in their country.”
The Philippines pledged $100,000 to the United Nations Office to help provide necessary humanitarian aid to people inside the war-torn state, including those seeking shelter beyond its borders.
President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order institutionalizing access to protection services for refugees, stateless persons, and asylum seekers last February 28. Under this executive order, the Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit of the Department of Justice examines and processes refugee or stateless status claims.
Ukrainian Ambassador Olexander Nechytaylo to the Philippines said Ukraine is grateful for Manila’s decision to open its doors to Ukrainians. “Essentially, we share the same values, and this is one of the reasons why there are so many people-to-people connections. Today, Ukraine is fighting for its freedom again,” he said.
“The Philippines’ consistent support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is very important to us. We are equally grateful for the most recent decision to open the door to Ukrainians, who might temporarily need a safe place in the midst of this raging war: this is something we will never forget,” he added.
Before this, the Philippines also condemned the invasion of Ukraine after voting “yes” to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
Manila Bulletin. (n.d.). PH ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees—DFA. [online] Available at: https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/07/ph-ready-to-welcome-ukrainian-refugees-dfa/ [Accessed 8 Apr. 2022].
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