declare malu fernandez persona non grata

Malu Fernandez’ recent public apology is too little and much too late.

It was only when public outrage had swelled to tsunami-levels that Malu was compelled to write her apology.  I recall that her first response to angry letters over her People Asia “From Boracay to Greece” story was another equally arrogant and insensitive column piece “Am I being a diva?  Or do you lack common sense” in the Manila Standard.

 

Instead of displaying “acerbic wit”, her stories were simply and blatantly insulting.  Her comments about the OFWs in the economy class of her Emirates flight were hurtful and an affront to millions of OFWs, their families and dare we say – the entire Filipino people.

Malu Fernandez is unpatriotic.  She should be declared Persona Non Grata.

Filipino citizenship should be wrenched from her being and passport should be revoked.  Her treacherous body should be sentenced to roam the earth forever stateless.  Maybe then she can truly internalize the great misery and pain countless overseas Filipinos must deal with daily – just because economic reasons compell them to stay abroad to earn a decent living for their families.

Along with being incensed at Malu and others who share her views, I also pity them because their pretentious illusions about their self-worth destines them to live a shallow, narrow and self-absorbed life.  I am certain that already, their brains are being eaten by the immense amounts of bile their pompous attitude spews into their little heads.

To People Asia and the Manila Standard, public apologies to OFWs need to be offered by your publications.  Although I am all for press freedom, there should also be a line drawn against degrading and discriminatory statements.  Malu’s apology should be also be printed and her resignation accepted immediately. 

For all the Filipinos out there who voiced their anger at Malu, bravo!  I hope that we all continue to stand up and raise hell whenever and wherever the rights and welfare of OFWs are violated. 

Para sa aking tatlong dakilang kapatid na OFW sa Dubai at iba pang ofw worldwide, 

paulo