Racism in headlines? UK tabloid says sorry to Filipinos

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Racism in headlines? UK tabloid says sorry to Filipinos

Filipinos in London gathered in front of the Daily Mail’s office on Deery Street in Kensignton on May 30 to protest what they called “racist” headlines and irresponsible journalism.” The protest drew about 300 health workers and other community supporters. They demanded a public apology from the tabloid for “besmirching the reputation and character of Filipino workers in the UK.” 

It wasn’t quite a public apology, but by June 1, the Daily Mail e-mailed the organizers, saying that they were “sorry if offense has inadvertently been taken by some Filipino people.”

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