UNHCR pays courtesy call on PH Supreme Court The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) lauded the Philippine Supreme Court’s (SC) adoption of the rule on facilitated naturalization of refugees and stateless persons. UNHCR officials paid a courtesy call on Chief Jus
Supreme Court (File photo) MANILA - The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday assured prompt action and fairness on cases falling under its newly approved rules for refugees and stateless persons. Every case that reaches the Supreme Court will be treated with "absolute liberality", Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo told visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) dignitaries. "The Philippines, historically, is welcoming of refugees," Gesmundo said during the meeting with the UNHCR delegation composed of Aurvasi Patel, lawyer Maria Ermina Valdeavilla-Gallardo, and Maria Louella Gamboa, senior protection associate of UNHCR-Philippines. Patel lauded the SC rules, calling it "a good showcase" as she stressed that the Philippine judiciary "stands out" following its recent promulgation of the rules. "We are really appreciative of what you have done. It is a fantastic illustration of progressive thinking," Patel said during the meeti
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