MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in the United States advised Filipinos there to exercise “utmost caution” as it voiced concern over the rising number of attacks against Asian Americans.
“We note with concern the rise in attacks on Asian Americans in various parts of the United States,” the embassy said in a statement Friday.
“Filipinos are advised to exercise utmost caution in view of these incidents,” it added.
While the embassy acknowledged the “swift action” taken by local authorities on such attacks, it called for further protection of people of Asian descent, including Filipinos.
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