MANILA, Philippines — Australians expressing support for Sister Patricia Fox called on the Philippine government to rescind its order against the 71-year-old nun to leave the country. Nearly 500 leaders and members of the religious community, politicians, and union and community members signed the campaign initiated by Movement Against Tyranny Australia, International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines and Migrante Australia. They are urging President Rodrigo Duterte and the Bureau of Immigration to restore the missionary visa of Fox, a Melbourne native, and thank her for dedicating 27 years of her life to help the poor and the marginalized. BI is seeking the expulsion of Fox from the country, citing her alleged violation of immigration rules by participating in partisan activities while she is in the Philippines with a missionary visa. READ: Despite visa cancelation, Sister Patricia Fox vows to continue helping marginalized

Source: Philippine Star May 08, 2018 04:30 UTC