Siargao, a small island in the Philippines’ Mindanao region, might seem far from the Gaza genocide. But as the island becomes a popular spot for Israelis completing their military service, local Filipinos are starting to reject Israeli tourism.
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    Maria Tokong’s statement about this stand is a reminder of what is at stake in this moment, not just for Filipinos, or places that are marked by tourism, but also for Palestine: “We all have the right to feel safe and the right to feel respected, in the only home we’ve ever known.”