De Lima: Why defend China’s free speech, but frown at Taiwan OFW’s views?

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De Lima: Why defend China’s free speech, but frown at Taiwan OFW’s views?
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“Ginagalang diumano ng Malacañang ang karapatang magpahayag ng mga kumanta ng ‘Iisang Dagat’ pero hindi maigalang ang kaparehong karapatan ng kapwa natin Filipino,” De Lima said. | GabrielLaluINQ

by Taichung Labor Attaché Fidel Macauyag over criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte’s COVID-19 approach. However, Taiwan said that it has control over who shall be deported, noting that they respect Ordidor’s free speech.

De Lima, currently detained due to drug-related charges, said in her handwritten note that it is a pity that Taiwan treats OFWs better than the Philippine government. “Mabuti pa ang Taiwan, pinangangalagaan ang karapatan ng ating manggagawa doon, samantalang ang gobyerno pa natin ang naniniil sa kanila,” De Lima said.“Our OFWs are heroes and the least we can do for them is to respect their rights, including the right to expression and to petition our government for redress of grievances. That our Labor Attache prioritizes silencing dissent over looking out for the welfare of our OFWs in Taiwan is truly disappointing and infuriating.

The issue with Ordidor has sprouted other concerns as well, in terms of Taiwan-Philippines relationship. In saying that he , Roque also noted that the fate of Ordidor lies on the hands of Taiwan and China — despite Taiwan maintaining independence over the Asian superpower., as it was never ruled over by the communist country for even a single day.

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