Local Discrimination sa Philippines
Published on May 8th, 2008 by: Lito in: Cagayan de Oro City, Luzon, Metro Manila, Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula
Letter To The Editor: A Mindanaoan’s Tale Of Racism And Discrimination
Friday, May 02, 2008 09:47:25 PM
http://www.mindanao examiner. com/news. php?news_ id=2008050208472 5
Greetings.
I’m a job seeker from Zamboanga City. I am a graduate of Western Mindanao State University where I finished my Bachelor of Laws.
I applied in ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. (EMCI) which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.
They called me to take their written examination. The next day, they called me again and told me that I passed the written examination. Furthermore, I have to pass their assessment (I don’t have any idea on what’s their procedure on this). Later, they called me and told me that I passed the examination and was invited for an interview.
On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I take my Bachelor of Laws? And I told her that I finished my degree from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: “Pardon again.” I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: “Oh! Mindanaooo.. .” as if there’s an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sensed a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.
And they say that they would call within this week if ever they will decide to hire me.
I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We’re not automatons or machines.
Also, as emphasis we have the right to be respected of our roots.
I wrote this letter as a preemptive strike if ever I will not be hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume. (more…)
