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Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano at the High-level Segment of the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council

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27 February 2018 — “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’

He answered, ‘I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.’

And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?’” (Genesis 3: 8-11)

In this Bible passage, we see the Creator of human beings—the Giver of human rights—graciously seeking Adam and Eve and providing an opportunity for their side to be heard; although all-knowing, HE granted Adam and Eve due process. Due process which is essential to human rights.

I am here on behalf of the Filipino people to reaffirm our commitment to human rights. I am here to ask that we all practice what we preach.

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2018 Philippine Food Mission to Canada

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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR RAISES MIGRATION ISSUES WITH IMMIGRATION PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

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Ambassador Petronila Garcia and Immigration Parliamentary Secretary Serge Cornier, with Deputy Chief of Mission Fernandez

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