Filippino writer says its a funny article, readers say it is an insult
The Philippines blog-o-sphere are intense over an article made by a Filippino writer about her trip from Boracay to Greece.
From Tinnog.com:
“With the recent irresponsible, elitist, bigoted, and discriminating comments made by Manila Standard Today columnist Marlu Fernandez in her People Asia magazine article “From Boracay to Greece” in which she makes many belittling comments about Overseas Filipino Workers and Filipinos in general, the response from Filipino bloggers have been overwhelming, and have not been light on the criticism,” wrote a Nick at Tinnog.com.
“When do we say enough is enough and that we will no longer stand for the bigotry and discrimination that takes place, not only in this country but all around the world”
The offending statements? (Taken from Tinnog.com, thanks in advance!)
1. However I forgot that the hub was in Dubai and the majority of the OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) were stationed there. The duty-free shop was overrun with Filipino workers selling cell phones and perfume. Meanwhile, I wanted to slash my wrist at the thought of being trapped in a plane with all of them.
2. While I was on the plane (where the seats were so small I had bruises on my legs), my only consolation was the entertainment on the small flat screen in front of me. But it was busted, so I heaved a sigh, popped my sleeping pills and dozed off to the sounds of gum chewing and endless yelling of “HOY! Kumusta ka na? At taga sann ka? Domestic helper ka rin ba?” Translation: “Hey there? Where are you from? Are you a domestic helper as well?” I though I had died and God had sent me to my very own private hell.
3. On my way back, I had to bravely take the economy flight once more. This time I had already resigned myself to being trapped like a sardine in a sardine can with all these OFWs smelling of AXE and Charlie Cologne while Jo Malone evaporated into thin air.
4. All in all, it’s been a pretty good summer. Jetting from the Aegean Sea to the Pacific may sound a bit pretentious until you wake up in economy class smelling like air freshener.
Marlu Ferendez have responded to readers’ complains about her article but it seem sorry is still the hardest thing to do.
Read the blog entry here.
American Barbarians Diss Filipino Food
Jollibee is a Filipino success story, kicking Ronald McDonald’s yellow ass with a 65% market share in the Philippines.
It saddens MIke, then, to see uncultured American barbarians diss it like a freakshow.
Mike has the highest regard for that stouthearted race — as Mike has American blood himself — but these guys epitomize the unfortunate "Ugly American" stereotype.
