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Racial discrimination in the Philippines has a historical foundation dating back to the Spanish colonial era (1565-1898), characterized by the implementation of a social hierarchy known as the "casta".
On the other hand, a race discrimination bill has been demanded by human rights groups for the last 10 years, and the government has been accused of putting the issue on the back burner. Last 3 December 2006 was the first time a drafted bill was proposed at the Legislative Council, and was expected to be passed before the end of 2008.
And more so to the eyes of one that has been observing the repulsion and differences due to race in many parts of Asia. And from one (like myself) who knows that race is the great divider of society, the admirable contrast and exception to racial discrimination so markedly presented by the people of the Philippines is indeed admirable." [28]
Besides the UDHR, the Philippines is a signatory to 8 of the 9 UN core human rights treaties, namely: The International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination or (ICERD), ratified on September 15, 1967, [90] The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights or (ICESR), ratified on June 7, 1974, [91]
Anti-Filipino sentiment refers to the general dislike or hatred towards the Philippines, Filipinos or Filipino culture. This can come in the form of direct slurs or persecution, in the form of connoted microaggressions, or depictions of the Philippines or the Filipino people as being inferior in some form psychologically, culturally or physically.
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Racial discrimination is any discrimination against any individual on the basis of their race, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, ...