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LOS ANGELES – On Pres. Donald Trump’s first day in office Monday, the Philippine Embassy issued an advisory reminding undocumented immigrants about their rights.

“All Filipinos in the United States have rights, regardless of their immigration status,” according to the advisory, titled “Kabayan, May Karapatan Ka!”

“The Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States are here to ensure that Filipinos are informed, safe and supported. Kabayan, you deserve to know your rights.”

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The advisory was released as Trump prepares to issue 10 executive orders related to immigration, including declaring a national emergency at the border, raising fears of mass deportation.

The executive orders will follow Trump’s promises on the campaign trail to implement mass deportation immediately after taking office.

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In his inaugural address, Trump said he would declare a national emergency at the southern border.

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“Illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came,” he said.

There are more than 300,000 undocumented Filipinos who live in the United States, according to data from the US Census Bureau and the Migration Policy Institute. However, immigrant rights advocates believe the actual number is much higher as many undocumented immigrants do not participate in government data collection, fearing possible deportation.

The Embassy’s advisory reminds undocumented immigrants that they have the right to remain silent in an encounter with law enforcement and to refuse consent to do a search on them, their car or their home.

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They also have the right to speak to an attorney before answering any questions and to contact the Philippine Embassy or Consulate General in their area.

Filipino immigrants who need assistance are encouraged to contact the Embassy’s 24/7 consular hotlines.

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