MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called for the immediate deportation and blacklisting of Chinese nationals involved in unauthorized operation of medical facilities and clinics allegedly catering to Chinese patients suspected to have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hindi pwedeng ang higpit natin sa mga Pilipino pero maluwag tayo sa mga Chinese na sangkot sa krimen,” Hontiveros said in a statement. We can’t be lenient on Chinese nationals involved in these kinds of crimes when we are very strict when it comes to our own countrymen). Chinese operators of the illegal facilities may face charges for violating the Food and Drug Administration Law, Medical Act of 1959 and the Hospital Licensure Act, the senator noted. Buhay ng mga Pilipino ang nakasalalay (The lives of the Filipinos are at stake),” she said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 28, 2020 01:47 UTC