MANILA, Aug. 8(PIA) — Communications Secretary Martin Andanar issued the following statement on US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s lumping the Philippines among terrorist nations.
“Considering his major real estate ‘brand’ investment in the Philippines’ financial capital called Trump Tower, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump unfortunately mentioned the Philippines in an anti-immigration speech in a political rally in Portland, Maine.
In fact, Mr. Trump has even professed his love for the Philippines during the launch of his 57-storey luxury apartment in Makati. He did say, “I’ve always loved the Philippines. I think it is just a special place and Manila is one of Asia’s most spectacular cities. I know that this project (Trump Tower) will be second to none.”
Let it be known that the Philippines and the Filipino people stand in solidarity with other peace-loving countries and individuals in fighting and opposing terrorism in all its forms. “
