BY SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA – The Philippines has asked Singapore to take the appropriate action against a blogger who proposed a five-point guide to “show displeasure with Filipinos without breaking the law” over what he described as “Filipino infestation” in the island nation.
In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore said the blogger encourages Singaporeans to show intolerance for Filipinos.
The post on the blog “Blood Stained Singapore” has been widely circulated on social media, with many people flagging it as racist and offensive.
“Filipinos have long overstayed their welcome, and they must be advised in no less clearer terms that we are growing intolerant of their presence,” wrote the anonymous blogger behind Blood Stained Singapore.
The blogger said Singaporeans should reject Filipino waiters or waitresses or customer service officers.
“Tell them this: Could you kindly ask a Singaporean staff to speak to me? Your standard of English — there is much left to be desired,” the blog said.
The blogger said Singaporeans may also “step on them (Filipinos), push or shove them…Just make it look accidental. Pump your fist in victory later when they are out of your sight.”
The blogger said Singaporeans should also “create an artistic mess” on their plates when dining at Filipino-owned fastfood restaurant Jollibee.
Singaporeans should also never help Filipinos when they are involved in serious traffic accidents.
“Stand on the side with your arms folded across your chest, peering curiously at the bloody set piece. Do not call the ambulance,” said the blogger. “But you have our permission to take photographs so they can be tweeted later with the caption: Hopefully another Pinoy has breathed his last on the little red dot. RIP. NOT.”
The blogger’s fifth proposal is for Singaporeans to pray for a flood of biblical proportions to descend upon Orchard Road on June 8 when the celebration of Philippine Independence Day was supposed to be held.
Furthermore, the blogger said Singaporean shoppers should buy Baygon, a popular insecticide, and tell Filipino cashiers: “Is this effective against Filipinos? Sorry, I meant cockroaches.”
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore advised Filipinos not to stoop to the level of the blogger by responding in kind, as the blogger “clearly intends to create friction.”
Netizens pointed out that the post in question violated the terms of blog-publishing service Blogger. A statement on the Google-owned platform says “material that promotes hatred toward groups based on race or ethnic origin” is not allowed on Blogger.
The Singapore police already confirmed that reports have been lodged in connection with the blog. A spokesperson said investigations are ongoing, but offered no further details./PN
