DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said the incoming Trump administration plans to deport illegal immigrants involved in criminal activity or those who are not contributing to the US economy.
"Hindi tina-target ni president-elect Trump yung mga law-abiding Filipinos," de Vega said in a Bagong Pilipinas interview.
The Philippine embassy and consulates general in the US will intensify their engagements with US officials to ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipinos amid immigration policy changes under Trump.
In a statement on Thursday, the Philippine embassy and consulates general gave assurance that they "will continue to provide consular services to all Filipino nationals regardless of their immigration status."
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez and the consuls general met on Dec. 10-11 to discuss a wide range of issues related to the incoming Trump administration and the emerging immigration policies.
This story is from the December 17, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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