The cities of Iligan, El Salvador in Misamis Oriental and Valencia in Bukidnon have taken steps to declare political analyst Richard Heydarian persona non grata following his controversial remark in an international media interview. Heydarian’s comparison of Mindanao’s Human Development Index (HDI) to Sub-Saharan Africa sparked widespread criticism social media backlash.
ILIGAN CITY – Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao has written the City Council urging the body to issue a resolution declaring Heydarian as Persona Non Grata in Iligan. Full text of his letter below.
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON – City Councilor Greizl Galario-Fernandez has proposed a resolution declaring Heydarian Persona Non Grata in Valencia City. Read copy of proposed resolution below.
EL SALVADOR CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – City Councilor John T. Noble, likewise authored a similar resolution. Read below.
Will more local government units follow the same?
