Press Release
February 10, 2008

SENATOR ROXAS' STATEMENT ON APOSTOL'S RACIAL SLUR

"Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Sergio Apostol must apologize to the entire Filipino public, especially to the Filipino-Chinese community, that has been shamed by his remarks, and to the Chinese people who have suffered an insult despite their deep friendship with the Philippines.

"It is ironic that the president's lawyer has made a racial slur against the very nation from whom this government has sought to borrow millions of dollars that have been purloined by graft.

"Apostol's comment was uncalled for and showed great disrespect for Filipinos with Chinese blood, including our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

"Resorting to insults will not make Engineer Jun Lozada's testimony less credible. Habang ginigiba nila ang pagkatao ni Lozada, lalo silang nagmumukhang desperado.

"Let's stick to the light, as the nuns said, by being straightforward and honest before the people."

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