MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Consulate General diplomat became the latest victim of racism and “Asian hate” after she was verbally harassed and assaulted in New York City subway train on Friday.
“On Friday, one of our colleagues at the Philippine Consulate General in New York became the latest victim of anti-Asian hate. Our colleague, a female consular officer, was verbally assaulted while on board the B train on her way to the Consulate yesterday morning,” said Consul General Elmer Cato.
“An individual on board the train accosted her as soon as she stepped on board by asking her: “Where’d you come from? Where’d you come from?” The individual went on with his …
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