Nine waves of refugees in the Philippines

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Here are some instances when the Philippines opened its doors to displaced people until they could find a new home.

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Nine waves of refugees in the Philippines

Nine waves of refugees in the Philippines

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Published Jun 20, 2023 08:44 AM PHT

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Updated Jun 20, 2023 08:49 AM PHT

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