By Celeste Tamayo
MANILA — Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that the Philippine government will continue to provide assistance to 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for participating in political rallies.
“Obligasyon pa rin po ng ating pamahalaan, ng administrasyon, ang mga Pilipino anuman po ang kulay nila,” Castro said.
She responded to a media inquiry about whether the government would ensure the safety and well-being of the detained Filipinos in Qatar.
Castro confirmed that the government would continue supporting Filipinos detained in Qatar after their involvement in mass actions in support of the former president.
“Wala po tayong sinisino. Wala po tayong diskriminasyon patungkol po diyan. Basta po kapwa Pilipino ay tutulungan po iyan ng administrasyon,” she added.
Castro emphasized that the government took immediate action upon learning of the arrests.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 17 Filipinos are currently in police custody.
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