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A day after news broke out that Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip implied Filipino domestic helpers moonlight as sex workers, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has issued a statement, saying it is “concerned about Ms Ip’s unfortunate choice of words.”
“The Consulate General believes this is not reflective of the general sentiments of the Hong Kong community at large,” the statement continues.
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Our sister site, Coconuts Hong Kong, published a story on that, posted it on their Facebook, and wowza. All the domestic helpers came flying out of the wood work! The comment thread is a gold mine, we tell you.
“Miss Regina, you are nothing without this poor helpers,” says one.
“Iwanan kaya ng Pilipino ang hongkong tingnan natin ano mangyari sa kanila kng ibang lahi lang ang matira.pasalamat ka my respeto ang Pilipino sa inyo kahit Anong bully nyo,” writes another.
“Racism at its best,” still another.
“Lol insecure,” someone laughs.
“Cow,” goes another comment.
“Insecure cow,” another writes.
“Insecure fat cow.” It can and has gone on.
“It’s rumored she has a Western boyfriend. Hypocrite,” someone takes a stab at Ms. Ip’s personal life.
“Her attitude and her face is the same…so ugly.”
“Gaganda kasi ng mga Pinay at mababango pa. Sobrang linis sa katawan.”
“#ReginaIPis…”
Too funny.
Read the rest of the thread here.
Or, check out a few screen caps below:
Photo: International Labor Organization/Flickr
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