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On Jun's role being half-Filipino

TBS might be riding the hype of the case of Noriko Calderon, a girl born in Japan but isn't really a native of the land of the rising sun. Her parents are both Filipinos who entered Japan illegally before she was born.

She doesn't know her real nationality until her parents were arrested in 2006.

The 13 year old girl together with her parents are facing deportation. But the parents requested that she be allowed to stay in Japan because she will have difficulty studying in the Philippines. She doesn't know Tagalog and will not be able to get credits for her studies in Japan and will have to start elementary school all over again. The deadline for the decision of her case is due today Feb 13.

TBS is the only network in Japan that is covering this issue. sources: japan probe 1, 2, 3

Regardless of TBS riding on the issue, I hope this will not put a bad light on FIlipinos. I bet there are many other cases like this in Japan not only for half-Filipinos. I hope that Noriko gets to continue her studies in Japan. I feel sorry for her that she had to go through all this trouble when her parents only wanted to give her a good life. My heart is bleeding for Noriko and to those who are in the same situation right now. I'm praying for you guys.

Edit:
I commend TBS for covering the story of Noriko. I've read that there has been a media boycott regarding the issue.

News reports suggested that government authorities might divide the family, with only Noriko staying in Japan to complete her studies while her parents be deported later this month sources: bbc, breitbart,  video from janjan tv with english translation

The United Nations is also probing Noriko's case. source AFP/ inquirer

Noriko will stay in Japan alone. Her parents will be deported on April 13. AFP/ Inquirer

On Jun: I expect nothing less from my ichiban. He has been choosy with his acting jobs but has been excellent at it. Go Matsujun! Do you best!