Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge in the Philippines

Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge in the Philippines
Research by Kinna Mae G. Kwan, creator/researcher of the Tiempo Ruso Memory Project (TRMP)
Video interviews of former refugees living in Australia and U.S. and archival photographs belong to the Tiempo Ruso Memory Project and The President Elpidio Quirino Foundation, Inc.
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[@mavfilmproductions]

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[@georgewallace1511]

Jews expelled in Germany.. the Philippines took them as refugee. There is also one island where vietnamese were given a place to live in the philippines.. PH is a 3rd world economy with a 1st world Humanity

[@rheygoc-ong5024]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Matt-ki3bn]

Were not 3rd world country before were like in 1st or 2nd until the corruption happened

[@kaycee_722]

💖

[@yeboyjayyjv9109]

@@Matt-ki3bn your fukin wrong dude the american occupation was the only reason why we were the most developed country in asia but once they left economy started to go down really slowly and then marcos came and made hight but his second term ruined our country and fhen after that we were considered as a 3rd world country

[@yeboyjayyjv9109]

@@Matt-ki3bn my point is we were always a 3rd world country

[@XimengZi]

I'm Russian and I have lived here more than 30 years in Russia, but never heard of this story. It's absolutely fantastic. Thank you Philippines!

[@alloutplay8218]

Tear droppin story.

[@evetsamor3951]

Russian are always welcome here in the Philippines...

[@jaysonxxx2306]

@tk421missing idiot

[@John77Doe]

There are still American POW's, whom you guys never returned that defended the White Russian railroads to the end. They died forgotten in forced Russian labor slave camps. Franklin Delano Roosevelt forgot about them when he needed you Russklies to fight against the Germans. 😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@AnneYups]

@tk421missing dude what the heck

[@northwesternroots2054]

I'm Russian and this part of history just amazed me, these people overcame so much and they wouldn't cope without help of Filipinos. I send all the best wishes to such a great country and people🇷🇺❤🇵🇭

[@LorenzoAntonASilva]

I'm a Filipino and even though Filipinos are helpful to other the country " PHILIPPINES is still $hit

[@brylledeuda544]

we need to do what is good and put aside selfishness and that is the heart of Filipinos. Helping others is heartwarming.

[@RABroschannel]

As a filipino, we help people in need without waiting in return.

[@bananamamako6746]

🇷🇺♥️🇵🇭

[@kdramalover1530]

@@LorenzoAntonASilva ??

[@gaufrid1956]

I'm Australian, living in Mindanao with my Filipina wife, and I have a great love for the Filipino people, and for the beauty of the Philippines. I knew that the Philippines accepted Jewish refugees from Germany when no other country would, but I had never heard about the White Russian refugees in the Philippines. My late wife in Australia was from a Latvian family. Her parents emigrated to Australia in 1949, around the same time as the resettlement of the White Russians. It is possible some of the people we knew in the Latvian community in Australia may have come to Australia in the way described here.

[@DjMibulos]

Awesome brother

[@gaufrid1956]

@@DjMibulos God bless the Philippines for their generosity.

[@ggkedzz5895]

I watch another video, they lived in samar for 4 yrs before other countries open for white Russian such as USA, Canada, Germany and Australia.

[@DjMibulos]

God bless brother

[@Eydey971]

Vietnamese refugees also

[@raidongsu1984]

Philippines maybe poor country.. dont have powerful military power.. but when trouble comes.. philippines will protect other country not by military power but the power of kindness and heart..

[@benben2979]

Chinese invading our seas

[@Thigsy]

@@mr-vb3id said a guy with a Chinese name... Hahahahaha!

[@mr-vb3id]

@@Thigsy not a chinese. my grandfather was from china. but i dont really consider myself chinese because i dont know much about their culture. when i was born my grandfather already died and my mom and her siblings know nothing about chinese culture.

[@raidongsu1984]

i'm not a chinese guy.. its a korean company name where i work

[@sarahpeterson4587]

Rai Dongsu ones Philippines are one of the most richest country in Asia until this politician come in and take all the money that belong to the Philippine..we are now starting all over again may God save our president duterte and our beloved country amen..

[@jaysonanjilim]

I just want to share that one of the white Russian refugees was my great grandfather whose name is Alexander ivanoff who settled in Zamboanga City together with his mother Parakovia ivanoff and some of his friends. He was one of the white Russian soldiers who fled Russia during that time. Am proud to be a Filipino and at the same time a Russian in blood.

[@braudadoug6526]

Are you still living in the Philippines?

[@mr-vb3id]

where in zamboanga?

[@wndrPLPNS]

Muy bien! Live long brother!

[@Tatajanemuamad]

Sounds interesting. Naa pa mo dre sa pinas

[@doveme3074]

Pres.Duterte said it also

[@nancycatalan8353]

We give not because we have a lot. We give because we know what it feels like to have nothing.

[@Cat-ik1wo]

EXACTLY! To those who has nothing, something so little is a lot.

[@cecilebolasoc2110]

And because it is the most precious thing in the world, the gift of being free, of being alive.

[@junrodriguez728]

True if you experince having nothing you will understand everything in here

[@glstka5710]

In 2010 I moved from Calif USA to the Philippines. The people here are the sweetest, friendliest most hospitable people I've ever met. I just watched how under Manuel Quezon they saved something like 1200 jews from the Holocaust just before WW2. Now this about welcoming the White Russians. The Philippines is my home now and I found my sweet asawa here. Every day seems like the happiest day of my life. The Filipino people have every reason to be proud. God bless the Philippines.

[@mariloumamenta5563]

God bless you. Mabuhay ka.

[@rampfox]

Thank you bro, welcome home. We've got your back.

[@nelsonty6686]

I'm from the Philippines and I live near Tubabao Island and yes every year Russians will visit our place in celebration of this event.

[@DonShei]

That is quite awesome!

[@kingkokoy9635]

AWESOME. WHAT IS THAT DATE OF CELEBRATION ?

[@ladydragonvlogs5339]

Wow

[@june-ni4uv]

Wow amazing...

[@patrickbandelaria6832]

Can you share a video in case you have one? Thanks.

[@hazelmade5683]

Why is this not taught in our schools? I feel like we Filipinos still don't know a LOT of things from our history.

[@swordfish7550]

Historians kasi natin nka focus sa politika ng mga dilawan

[@aniusers]

Our history books are limited to days of Colonialism, Independence then Politics.

[@jehmarsedigo4968]

Time to re write Philippines History

[@jehmarsedigo4968]

Edsa revolution story is Bad history it dont do any good to the Philippines

[@aniusers]

@@jehmarsedigo4968 yeah, I don't get why they keep teaching us such an utterly useless, insignificant and irrelevant thing... like as if the Philippines became better after that, it even went downhill from there... the huge EDSA 'Revolution' was one huge joke being treated like a historical achievement.

[@bsroxasjr]

7 years later, am grateful to watch this heart warming film. Makes me proud to be born in Philippines, a country with less fortune but with abundance in kindness and heartfelt humanity 🇵🇭

[@manolingz]

@bsroxasjr And during President Quezon's time there was a plan to welcome 10,000 German Jews to the Philippines but only 1,300 got through because WW2 broke out and Japan invaded the Philippines.

[@nznoman11]

Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge In The Philippines. It should be made into a movie. A great history like this should be shared with all the Filipinos and to the world.

[@wallywalkabout]

I would also say preferably written in books, files on computers or cellphones can get deleted or disappear when there's so many but while in historical book, it will be there to open to read

[@scaredyjack3821]

When I was a kid I always wonder, why my grandmother has a lot of pictures with Russian, now it make sense ..

[@ou7387]

@Earijee yes ,, sucks right???

[@YouuTubeTrends]

scaredy jack thats amazing

[@aidaescudero3081]

President Quirino, one great Filipino with a big heart for other people of the world, A citizen of the world! May his tribe increase!

[@lodemerisback]

Keep it

[@daemilee1497]

@Earijee IMPORTANTE MAY SWELDO CHARRR

[@dedogom3832]

This part of Philippine history would never have been known, were it not for the efforts of Annaliza Gonzales, former mayor of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, her daughter Kinna Kwan (who did first-hand research and production of the video) and the President Elpidio Quirino Foundation. Kinna traveled to several countries to interview some of the original refugees and their descendants, as well as some Filipinos who made friends with the White Russians and told part of the story, in order to portray an accurate accounting of how President Quirino and the Philippine Government played a big role in saving the lives of over 6,000 White Russians who were escaping Communist tyranny, first during the Russian Revolution and later during the Communist takeover of mainland China. Lastly, I am proud to have been part of that history.

[@laurenceisoreta7692]

Wow..Thank you Mayor Annaliza Gonzales and to her daughter Kinna Kwan.. This is a very touching history on how Filipino help other Nations in times like this..As a Filipino we must very proud...

[@HJ-mg3dg]

wow!!

[@fallenfeather63]

Wow...amazing...mabuhay 📿

[@fallenfeather63]

@@laurenceisoreta7692 i agree

[@fallenfeather63]

Thank you for the whole team.👌 God bless you all.🌹

[@user-gy4lp7jx2s]

Proud to be a Filipino and we thank God that we have a kindhearted open arms helping others country in need. . God bless Philippines ❤

[@krunoskandt4023]

nobody: Filipinos and Russians: **Casually trading with Breads**

[@gaoelnlaojehc8913]

yep

[@maximilianmus644]

Hey shitass with RTX on, you Filipino?

[@Artsynics]

That's Wholesome

[@emanmanihe]

We eat rice everyday but sometimes bread is a staple food in the morning

[@destroyeroflieshypocrisyev3106]

Tuwang tuwa mga russian ei nandito sa pilipinas wala daw beach sa kanila HAHAH unang araw pa lang nagsiligo na mga bata apaka wholesome

[@1911Zoey]

It's really extraordinary that the people who have the least are those that are more willing to help people that are in need.

[@viehnjoabellanosa8991]

Yeahhhh and mostly all pilipino had that kind of heart

[@kickassssnation027]

It's empathy. No one knows suffering better than those who felt it too.

[@hillroberts1311]

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa you’re wrong. The Philippines was a well to do country up until the 60s. It is still a wealthy and rich country. Perhaps, you’re referring to people being cash-poor. :)

[@painfullyyours3160]

@@hillroberts1311 compare to other countries we are poor. He meant that ... But we still accepted them without second thoughts.☺️☺️

[@crazy948]

we may be cash poor, but it is ingrained in us that we are rich. that's why it's easy for an average Filipino to give even if they have less, to smile even if they themselves are sad. we are always taught that the world is not about ourselves, but about us as a community. i'm always glad (and proud) that we are practicing Catholics. not just Christians because we memorize the Bible, but true Christians because we practice what the "word of God" teaches.

[@princesmaezapanta3191]

This is probably one of the reasons why a lot of students in the Philippines find History boring. A piece of history like this should be taught in schools and is very interesting as well. It's so disappointing that a lot of Filipinos don't know about this.

[@zane3125]

YEP

[@jbarral6509]

Not for me I love history

[@joshuatuplano7338]

Me too but all of it just went in the rug because after all we have promblem from politics

[@twystedhumour]

i remembered the Open Door policy, but my teachers kind of glossed over it pretty quickly. it's too bad that they never elucidated us on the subject, as it's quite fascinating. some of these White Russians live near me in the US as well. you just never know people's history, you know?

[@eufridadolotina1517]

Mga taga Samar Lang Ang nakakaAlam.kc dOn sa kanela talaga pala.hndi makalimutan nang mga matatanda un.ibig sabehen Ang mga pilipino..talaga ay matolongin.likas na matolongin..pagdating pag nangailangan nang tolong.🙏🙏🙋🙋🙋🙋🌷🤾🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@heaven4Now26]

Ty Philippines 🇵🇭 from Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️

[@Wendy09878]

Thanks too Russian we love you from Philippines! God bless Russia!

[@JHKCreations]

This was not taught in school when I was a student. This is a significant part of history. Amazing! Thank you LORD for using the Philippines as an instrument for your purpose.

[@mixAUTOTECH]

They just focused on tilling nonoy is a hero.

[@angelitoagrimor7280]

Calling the Philippine Department of Education, where is the history subject.

[@christianmorano1895]

REMOVE BY THE AQUINO 😂😂🤦🏻

[@christianmorano1895]

PARA SILA LANG ANG MAGALING PERO SA TOTOO LANG SINIRA NILA ANG INANG BAYAN

[@christianmorano1895]

INALIS NILA LAHAT NG GINAWANG MAGANDA NG MG PINOY PARA MAG MUKA NA SILA LANG ANG MAGALING

[@andaluciandog884]

Wag na kayo mag aral mag youtube na lang kayo.dyan nman kayo magaling

[@phii7001]

True... if this was taught in school history wouldn't be so boring and bland

[@noeladrian4725]

Why did I not learn this in school? This is a beautiful part of Philippine histoy! Seriously why??

[@-hyper-saber7358]

Aquino and Marcos 🤣

[@lumiliyabnaapoy4283]

Goverment apperently

[@cracker9948]

Yellow ribbon ang tinuro sainyo

[@melancholy9236]

di kasi politika

[@sirkrodz]

@@cracker9948 hindi lahat pamumulitika, si Duterte araw araw tatanga tanga, tuwang tuwa kayo

[@raingo3491]

Long long time ago,there is an island called philippine who very supportive in other countries needing help....but now sad to say philippines seeing by other countries as a slave country how sad,,,,

[@janealtheac.rosali415]

*archipelago*

[@neneng1821]

True..because of iur late late president is a crocodile

[@joshuadee2196]

@@neneng1821 dilawan

[@mixedchannel364]

Kaya nga yan ang sabi ko tayo kinikilala na country natin deploying HOUSE MAID ✌️💔🥲

[@mixedchannel364]

Sad 😞 karamihan umuwi Bangkay na 🥲💔

[@simplifylife9713]

After watching the Jews refugees to the Philippines by Manuel L. Quezon, KZbin recommended this video. Another refugees story. I was so touched and at the same time proud that our presidents had such a huge heart. Elpidio Quirino and Manuel L Quezon are truly remarkable for show the hospitality of the Filipinos. ❤💙

[@mariloumamenta5563]

I think kindness to others No matter the race is part our Filipino DNA which can still be experienced at the present and hopefully until the future.

[@YouuTubeTrends]

Philippines also had vietnamese refugees and also our country helped south korea

[@Hartchell]

@@YouuTubeTrendsAnd millennial South Koreans looked down and bully Filipinos.

[@ankhtonhorus5311]

We may be portrayed by some as a country of cockroaches, slum areas, poor, governed by corrupt officials, traffic jams and other worst images but one thing for sure, I am proud to be a Filipino whose bravery, patriotism, resilience, hardwork, love of family and hospitality have been proven and tested many times in history even at present! We may have encountered many disasters and challenges in life but we can still afford to smile and laugh at them. We may be considered among the poorest but we cannot deny food and drinks to any visitor especially during celebrations. Our houses may not be as grand as the others but we can always welcome those who need shelter. We may be in pain but still we are capable of providing comfort. I am a Filipino and I am very much proud to be one!

[@ejcaspillo5079]

😭👍👍👍

[@drealheavenhell9901]

AnkhTon Horus the media portrays the philippines to be bad and poor.

[@fielbucoldaliwan]

😢😢👍👍

[@ivygenson]

Very well said

[@Hi-vw7fg]

Very well said. That is the truth about Filipinos.

[@georginayoung8120]

President Quirino is probably the nicest President ever lived. Not only did he release Japanese soldiers back to Japan after the war but he also opened his country that is badly damaged by the war to people in need. When I read the story about how he forgave the Japanese and released them knowing that those same people was the same people who took his wife and children's life blew my mind away. It must've been the hardest decision he had ever made in his life. Specially with the anger of the Filipino people towards the Japanese army. I truly commend him from the bottom of my heart. I salute to you Mr. President.

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

Hindi mo siguro kilala si Magsaysay.

[@Cole-ui8bi]

@@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802 ang hari ng massa

[@ramonvicentevallesterosric7802]

@@Cole-ui8bi buti na lang me nakakaalala pa...

[@HJ-mg3dg]

sama mo si Manuel Quezon and Marcos. They accepted thousands of Jews and vietnamese refuges during holocaust and vietnam war. mga wala sa history textbooks natin. pati holocaust and war sa Balangiga wala din sa history. overrated yung EDSA revolution from elem-highschool at Hero si Ninoy.

[@Meloysky82]

@Georgina Young Hi maam 😉

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Спасибо 💐💐What a story...made me cry..kindness of the President of the Philippines 🌷🌷

[@brendadinopol5735]

I'm pure pilipina. I didn't know that there is this kind of history.. The spirit of humanity. Proud to be pinay.

[@thefilipinageisha4614]

This is so inspiring. I bet a lot of Filipinos didn't know this story nor such thing exist. Hearing their "Thank You's" at the end brought me to tears.😭

[@evenceflux1852]

Neither did I...I'm a filipino but I was shocked about this side of the story..

[@luffykeymon7741]

Joi-Joi XD they don't even know what they real own history because of lack of knowledge

[@dawnureta941]

Exactly! The only one they taught us In our history is hatred against Marcos. Without media I will never know that Quezon did a good job for homeless people during world war 2.This kind of good deeds must teach to young ones now adays.

[@hyunjinsdearbread2440]

I myself, friends, and families don’t know these histories and I was shocked when I found about it like three months ago. When I told this to my Mom and other families they were shock too

[@mr-vb3id]

@@dawnureta941 yes the things written in the books/textbooks. but our teacher acrually tell us the truth. what marcos really did.

[@jonathandeguzman5766]

Pres.quezon: we will accept jewish refigees. . Pres.quirino: we will accept russian refugees.

[@kuroshi7kisu]

Pres duterte: we accept china.

[@shrouckum3727]

@@kuroshi7kisu brainless

[@laracroft9055]

. ahaha. .tngina

[@imrenz6057]

@@kuroshi7kisu Hahaha tangina nman

[@ronnienestor]

@@kuroshi7kisu : idiot.

[@workingtools2999]

"We, Philippines, will accept these people". Gave me goosebumps man.

[@senpaikazu3191]

😭 😭 😭

[@vasbor9993]

+++

[@norlynariate8287]

And we Filipinos ourselves never knew this SECRET for decades! I was shocked it happened right on our very own land.Why the government didn't let us know? Why the heck never mentioned it? IT'S A SIGNIFICANT HISTORY THAT SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO OUR SCHOOL AND TO THE WORLD.

[@levitabacug3377]

The Jewish refugees were always in the news but very few about the White Russians. Luckily, there are still those in the camp that still alive to share the story ❤

[@itoemy1048]

Di pa kasi uso ang computer at iPhone nun 😂😂😂

[@dlminero3356]

well, i think these are not intentionally hidden. I came across some of these information two decades ago because I enjoy visiting libraries. I believe that these accomplishments cannot be adequately captured in textbooks alongside our broader history. It's our responsibility to engage in research and exploration.

[@mariloumamenta5563]

Yes indeed. Take note the Department of Education and CHED

[@weedoo9719]

How am I only knowing this now?! Through youtube and not even in school... seriously this is AMAZING!

[@evenceflux1852]

Me too! I gotta learn the history of my country even the ones we never taught in school!

[@rowenakumar2109]

Mee to Only now I know. Thank you Lord thank you for the goodness of youtube

[@lilibethcobarrubia1807]

Weerdoow wee yes it’s all hidden even back then, only started from Jose Rizal but there’s more to it. Marcos and Spaniards hide them.

[@lilibethcobarrubia1807]

What was Philippines before when became a country we never know.

[@ard878iii9]

Yes... so unfortunate for old folks like me to learn this now... sorry for us because because our generation has no computers and no KZbin... 😣😣

[@valkyrie9384]

4:15 goosebumps!! "The only country who replied to the IRO, Phillipines

[@numbersdontmatter1116]

Philippines shows empathy to the refugees

[@joevenharo6589]

Grabe kakatindig balahibo mayron palang ganun dati kakatuwa talaga,Jews,Russian,Vietnam natulungan nang napakaliit na lugar philippines,proud for being a filipino here..

[@yuryshamonin3974]

Спасибо Элпидио Кьюрино!!! И всему филлипинскому народу!

[@saniyeamimusa29]

Proud to be PILIPINO

[@zaberguait]

You are always welcome!

[@cesarmontera2247]

Спасибо товарищ, сохрани в неприкосновенности великую Русскую Культуру. Славянская Российская Федерация.

[@jellisterellorig4034]

Your welcome always,,

[@Wendy09878]

We love you Russian from the Philippines !God bless us all❤!

[@rheakten]

As someone who grew up in the Philippines, and considers it a second home, I am moved by this story, and so very grateful to those who put this beautiful documentary together. So many people don't know how kind, generous, and welcoming the Filipino people are, and have never experienced the magnificence of their country. To all of the Philippines, may you continue to be a place of love, hope, welcome, and refuge to all who come to your shores. Mabuhay!

[@zaberguait]

Thank you!

[@vallopez2215]

You know why ? Philippines is the Land of Creation, called Havila and Ophir , Sheba and Tarshish !

[@MeisEdits]

We Filipinos gave them an island for refuge, and with that & nothing else, they managed to create a city/camp with 14 districts, dam& organized workplace. Wow, that is something we should learn from them.

[@zz-np2sr]

All people with creature comforts can learn from that,when people focus they can accomplish allot.

[@TheMaster4534]

Meh. We just accomodated them until America gave the go signal to live in there for good.

[@KnH07]

Kung pulipino mga yon, cgurado, naging mga barong barong, putahan, drug den, at inuman at naging pook ng kaduyotan..

[@xfinity319]

Song Hye Mei What do you mean only an island and nothing else? The Philippines gave them more than that!

[@seankingofspadecard6909]

Buti nanang pinalayas natin ang russia dahil gagawa sila nang city sa halip asia tayo.

[@biblogy]

This must be the reason God love the Philippines as He loves His people in Israel

[@mharbertbarda1034]

Pilipino real ancient blood is Hebrew, from Maharlikan government

[@biblogy]

@@mharbertbarda1034 really , where did you get this information?

[@PropagandaMinister]

The god of Israel is not the same gods we have, my ancestors called the almighty the same name Christ called his father-Abba. Israel call their god yahweh. We are not the same

[@simply_jeanni5325]

Yeshua Savior maybe sa God culture, dun ko rin npanood yun eh, panoorin mo lhat ng gold series at lost tribe of israel series nla

[@ligayssanyarin55]

PropagandaMinister, , wow ganon ba, tawag natin sa God is Dios dahil yan ang wika natin ay tagalog, in English is God at sa mga Israel ay Yeshua or Yahweh at sa arabic naman ay allah dahil yan ang mga linguahe or salita ng iba ibang bansa pero pra sa aking iisa lang ang God, Dios,Yahweh or Allah na may lalang ng langit at lupa at lahat ng nakapaloob sa Sangtinakpan,sya lang ang may ari at wala ng iba pa ! ! !🙏🏻🌈☘️

[@monicanevado3582]

I cried. God loves all of us. Love conquers every hate, racism, religion differences and obstacles. I’m proud of you President Quirino. I’m proud to be a Filipino. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronaldpagar6513]

And conquer woke culture as well

[@beatglauser9444]

As was mentionned before, the Philippines had and still have a very open culture. Humanity runs strong in the heart of most Filipinos. I remember the big vietnamese refugee camps in Palawan I did visit over 30 years ago. I am married to a Filipina for 32 years and I love the people. Of over thirty countries I have visited the Philippines are probably the most hospitable place on this planet. The world is small: One of my Pinoy nephews in Germany married a girl whose parents lived in the very same refugee camp I visited 30 years ago. I have friends here in Switzerland with Russian and Tartare ancestors who were of noble offspring and who worked for the tsar in Siberia. I think they had also some Swiss blood allowing them to escape and live here in Berne.

[@zirkiconic8214]

Am I the only one who feel so emotional watching this? Humanity is so overwhelming

[@amelitoscalumpit7428]

goosebumps.....my eyes cant stop crying now..specially with that lady saying she is forever greatful..

[@mercedescerretani1108]

I went home 15 years ago visit American cemetery and didn’t know they have Jews cemetery inside the Americans cemetery that’s history my on country

[@daisyfuentes4105]

Me also.. I'm proud to be a Filipino

[@johnnicolesanagustin4377]

It shows humanity will reign rather than diplomacy...

[@filsbeni9047]

My beloved Philippines 🇵🇭 is home to the most loving and caring people on earth. When the world turned its back on Israel, we opened our doors to them. When the world turned its back on South Korea, we stayed and fought their enemies, one against forty. When the Vietnamese reached our shores, we welcomed them with hugs and meals. Am really proud being a Filipino 💝

[@sandernielsen8018]

Now more then ever I'm proud that I chose a Filipina girlfriend.

[@johnasadon1520]

Maybe you'll find one bro if you come here HAHAHA

[@noypisportspride94]

I bet you can be more prouder when you can witness first hand the way she mould your children...everyone there value family second to God...if you had filipina gf,you know what i'm say'n..

[@josisonofview4948]

You can be proud because she chose you ;)

[@johnandrewlibrando8688]

A big help to the Philippine Economy

[@insanity6557]

Choose a filipina in the countryside they are better than women living in big cities.

[@lalainenash2006]

Wow, thank you. As a Filipino American, this gave me a chill. I am not saying this because I am Filipino but I always tell my husband who is British that the Philippines might be poor in material things but definitely, we are not poor in spirit! We are not only hospitable, friendly but most of all compassionate!

[@shawie09ful]

Thank you for sharing this amazing information as a Filipino...never included in our history books...but it's never too late...the Bayanihan Spirit of a Filipino...Pinoy with a heart. Thank you Lord for preserving our country Philippines... God bless the 🇵🇭

[@lydah23]

Oh that’s why i only came to know of this now!

[@wilfdepaz8539]

This is forgotten History.. once again not only Jews Vietnamese and white Russian save by Filipino People.. Amazing people.. God bless Philippines.

[@historyknows7066]

And also korean. During korean War

[@wilfdepaz8539]

@@historyknows7066 yup... that's true.. we save a lot.. our ancestor sacrifice a lot.

[@hellothere-us7iw]

The chinese left wing also immigrated to philippines when china became right wing communism.

[@mrkvn223]

@@hellothere-us7iw Communists are left-wing. Those who fled from mainland China are the right-wing Nationalists.

[@lawyerno149]

@Peer Devincy the philippines accepted 400,000 vietnamese during the vietnam war, and saved 1,200 from execution during the holocaust.

[@beybbeybi2899]

it aint a luxurious life when they entered the philippines but hey its the safest place during that time for them

[@jc.maccount5945]

For all the cringe comment section. This make the most sense

[@joelpajuta1343]

🥺🥺🥺💕

[@jessicaal415]

What refugee has luxury? It’s survival, having a place to settle. When then Filipino Pres Quirino took them with open arms and later visited the camp and ordered putting down the fence, in their own words, it was a symbol of acceptance and hospitality, not to be treated as refugees but as part of the community. Humanity at it’s best. Anyone would take that over being imprisoned, worse killed by the communists.

[@lifestoriesofjona4237]

Didn't expect this incredible story! Cried so much. Despite the conditions of my country, I can never be prouder of my Filipino heritage!

[@michellelyle1002]

So proud and glad to have seen this video. I am a Filipino and baptized by a Russian Orthodox Church and met one of the Russian woman who goes to same Russian Orthodox church as me who was in this camp. Thank you for this. Truly proud! St. John is so dear to my family and it is all in God's destiny.

[@truedave4640]

Wow! Philippines might be a small country but with a very big heart. God bless the PH. 😊🙏💪👏

[@padifam]

up to this day Filipinos continue to save lives everyday all over the world! just look in any hospital all over the world you will see so many Filipino Nurses saving lives!

[@omhamzafilipinanurse9152]

Everyday Filipinos saving lives of others all over the world. Frontliner here and im proud to be a Filipino.

[@johnivancastro4157]

Filipino nurses and Nanny's as well

[@justmeira3912]

I agree ❤️👍

[@psalmd7479]

FACTS 🇵🇭🇵🇭👊

[@Slim-vd6bl]

ok

[@richardortiz9665]

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live. Everything is beautiful... sunshine, moonlight... But as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life, And that deed that the Philippine government did, It changed everybody's life. That's my feeling towards the Philippines... Forever grateful... forever grateful! Thank you." --Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge in the Philippines Such a wonderful documentary. I should probably visit Tubabao for my next trip.

[@r.magdangal4785]

All the scenes are so moving. When they say thank you Philippines, it's as if they thank me. It just hits me straight to my core. This is just excellent. This is by far the best docu video about Philippine History I've ever seen.

[@zettymariediola3210]

*Man, I just found out about Philippines being the ONLY COUNTRY to accept the migrating Jews and also Filipino soldiers helping Korea and now this, I had no idea*

[@MrXian15]

We never heard this story when we were in grade school. All they taught us was the bullshit rivalry of Marcos and Aquino. They really need to put this in history text books for Ph elementary schools.

[@maymayavenido9812]

Exactly! Masyadong ni romanticize ang EDSA at ang mga Aquinos. Though, we could say they were part of the History pero I don't see any significance on what they did that had impact up to these day. Unlike the other Presidents, such as Pres. Quirino and Pres. Quezon they made great contribution to humanity. Smh-

[@windelblabz7846]

before the philippines is the number 1 in Asia and the aquinos fucked it up

[@windelblabz7846]

@Karen ssshhhh :-D

[@OPERA943]

@@maymayavenido9812 WHAT AN INSIGHTFUL STMT. YES, FOR THE LIFE OF ME, WHAT THE HELL DID THE AQUINOS CONTRIBUTE?? BEC. PINATAY SI NINOY?? THEN THE STUPID FIL. VOTED FOR HER SON?? ANO ANG CONTRIBUTION NILA??? YEARS AGO, THIS IS WHAT I SAID...."YOU CAN EDSA OVER AND OVER, NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE. YOU KEEP VOTING FOR INUTILS!!!!

[@princematias987]

Very true

[@archTechTalk9207]

Its my first time I knew that we have a Russian REFUGE here in the Philippines before.. They are very creative Russians.

[@honeyjeon7588]

I am a Filipino and I just discovered this several years ago since it wasn't in any history books. Maybe it would be nice if this is included in books. There are a lot of stories happened in the past that was historical are not included in books just like the Battle of Yultong, How Philippines saved/rescued Russians, Jewish and Vietnamese and etc. It makes me feel like what they have taught in school is not the whole history, there's a lot of thing we actually do not know of.

[@buellterrier3596]

Our history books had to be approved by Americans. They could not portray Filipinos as too heroic or too good because they had to keep us controlled. This is slowly changing as people seek truth.

[@deborahrock6062]

Never heard of this history of the White Russians. This must be shared to all Filipino people.

[@bangjay21]

white russians are the pro-democratic people of russia who opposed the red.

[@user-vz8dt5jp6c]

Yes they are bro because my grandfather's was a police MP those days

[@MrRichie6921]

Me neither.. not until this time when I watched this documentary. I’m proud to be a Filipino

[@teenahbabe]

I am a Filipino. And I have never learned this in our history class. I just found out today. Wow!

[@patrickbandelaria6832]

And more so to the Russians today.

[@shaneapple7207]

whoever wrote the philippine history books must be ashamed for being a bias writer, we should rewrite our history books

[@escatxieinock1380]

trash the present history book that are being taugh at school if you want to know why im so harsh on this read on some...

[@travelaxtoursandtransport7207]

Agree.

[@nellasantos106]

Agree much! Best example; npakasama ng image ng Marcos sa wikipedia (google), at santo mga Aquino.

[@audiobookschannel3753]

aquinos rewrite the philippine history and portray as heroes of PH pure BS

[@junadin2394]

Philippine's history book is a fraud. Why the book is still in public schoos

[@kish9836]

This is so emotional to watch. As a Filipino, I am very proud, I'm very happy. I'm happy that they find the Philippines beautiful, I'm happy that they found a place to settle in at the end. They've been through a lot and they never give up. I'm very happy for them and very proud to be a filipino. Mabuhay kayong lahat!

[@joanzeta-et8xt]

I am a filipino but totally ignorant about this beautiful history.Its a heartwarming story and hopefully more younger generations in the Philippines knows about it.

[@daisysee2935]

kaya don’t forget our history.

[@crizpalen3786]

.2019 na at ngayun kolang din ito napanood. SARAP MAGING ISANG PILIPINO KAPAG GANITO NAPAPANOOD MO. NA MAGAGANDANG ISTORYA NS DAPAT ITURO SA SKUWELAHAN.

[@mixtv3121]

Same

[@theapple2979]

Agree

[@zandrabarrozo4053]

Same I'm 53.wala man lng ngkwento sa mga ninuno ko about dito.my mother ikinukwento sa akin kng pano cla mgtago noon giyera Ng Japanese sa bicol.

[@kathleenragadi5664]

Totally agree with you...

[@joyorquillas8541]

57 na ako at ngayon ko lang din nalaman ito..

[@zhaquiri]

30:14 "Thank you." Did anybody else's eyes started leaking strange water when she said that? That was possibly the most sincere 'thank you' I've ever heard.

[@celineacosta3607]

zhaquiri Ikr,i'm actually sobbing uncontrollably...

[@margarets4610]

Same

[@Lee-O1-]

Yes 😭😭😭

[@santacruzdilg8168]

I did...never knew he saved lots of people...our country accepted them when we are also so poor at that time...the graciousness of the Filipinos

[@user-yc7to4tj9k]

Pres.elpidio quirino thank you sa kabutihan ng iyong puso...and sa history na ito....sarap maging pinoy❤❤❤

[@kristofferhije2275]

This event in the History of the Philippines haven't been taught in schools - what a beautiful and great humanitarian heart of the then President Quirino. :)

[@janehiramia7248]

One thing I noticed between Filipinos and other nationalities is that, multiple calamities or war can never break a filipino and that's what we want others to acquire. As long as you're alive, there's still a chance to have a good life. To Russians, we love you.. humanity is part of our DNA and so is yours. Our country is all open for you, visit us again and enjoy our beautiful land. This is your home until forever. God bless you and to my fellow filipino people around the globe! Mabuhay kababayan!

[@aristhelynranalan1702]

God bless us all

[@frankgarcia4360]

Bobo naman neto mapuri lang okay na

[@zhangzhehanphtvwelcomeback7778]

Also philippines saved south korea during korean war.

[@destroyeroflieshypocrisyev3106]

Lahat naman ng Tao galing lng sa isang races noon pa man bago pa ang mundo sinabi sa bible yan dahil iisang race lng tao non atsaka mapagmalaki mga tao don gustong taasan ang Diyos gumawa sila ng tower of babel panoorin niyo yan pinaghiwalay ng Diyos ang kanilang lengguahe para hindi sila magkaroon ng kasunduan .

[@janehiramia7248]

@@frankgarcia4360 Lol!

[@mikevishniakoff3235]

My family went through Tubabao with 8 members, and left with 9, my older sister was born on the island. Myself and two other sibling born in us. We have many photos of the family time spent there. Most of Tubabao Russians are dying off, all my family that were there are gone!

[@lifeonthego4377]

❤ from Philippines

[@nativepinoyviands]

Sad to hear about the member but im happy that you are commenting...

[@T.R._0.1.1]

Your comment proves that this is true

[@sarahjeanlagramada1202]

Tubabao, in Visayas part of the Philippines???

[@haskibeher2599]

My Father was a teenager there. God bless you all as he has also passed. God also bless all those who made Tubabao possible.

[@lancepepito2095]

30:14 was the most sincerest "thank you" I have ever heard..got teary eyes literally..

[@purple_mint5616]

"We Philippines accept these people" the time my tears fell.

[@itzmyboychicken7542]

Some races hate it when Filipino always says "I'm proud to be a Filipino" but no matter how much you get annoyed with it or whatever you say. I will never get tired to say I'm proud to be a Filipino...

[@mr-vb3id]

because it is hypocritical. When they see manny winning or other celeb/athlete do things they say "proud to be pinoy", but when our government does something goos they ignore it and look for something bad happening.

[@kpencil859]

@@mr-vb3id truth

[@mr-vb3id]

@@chuchu3238 how dumb are you? did you even understand what i said? bobols pinoy din ako tanga. ikaw yata addict dito, di na nga marunong bumasa addict pa talaga tanga! bobols. wala naman akong sinabi na dapat di maging proud e.

[@jerm5]

Because it's what insecure people do. And the louder you scream about how proud you are, the more insecure you look. True pride is quiet and dignified, never boastful.

[@mr-vb3id]

@Ryan Lajara me too.

[@charlieh.7704]

This is the right time to say "I'm proud to be a filipino". ❤

[@skriniii]

FAQS

[@ezioauditore8648]

Cringe

[@skriniii]

@@ezioauditore8648 Cuz its over used?

[@ezioauditore8648]

@@skriniii yeah i get cringed because of that line they look ignorant

[@skriniii]

@@ezioauditore8648 Sakit ya I know 😔 but at the same time let's just be proud we have good culture and history

[@elisareyes6298]

This documentary film should be taught not only to all filipinos but to the world, what a bigger heart we have...and experiences by the people is a lifetime worth remembering, good things never die, as what other people says there is no forever..there is, the good things..

[@allanencarnacion3760]

Thank you for this production….it is beautiful…may our country Philippines,leaders and citizenry continue to uphold what the previous leaders of our land did what is good and what is right…God bless Philippines.

[@nancopogs3713]

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live... Everything's beautiful, sunshine, moonlight. But as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life. And that deed, that the Philippine government did, it changed everybody's life. Forever greatful.... Forever greatful.... " Very inspiring and touching!

[@amelitoscalumpit7428]

i felt my heart stop beating when the lady said she is gorever greatful..i cant help it but cry..it only shows that the philippinea is the land of hospitable people.

[@channybathan3248]

😭

[@tsuzukadesu]

Grateful

[@johncarloisleta]

I agree, "grateful"....stopped beating

[@paulanthony4209]

I have never heard of this story before until Yolanda hit Eastern Visayas. Russians went back to Tubabao Island to help the people recover. My brother in law is from this island. I first set foot on their shores as part of the rehabiliation team for an NGO.

[@cristinaagustin4594]

I never knew that....it was not in the news that the russians went to leyte to help. Can you enlighten us? So when they heard it..they immediately went directly to leyte?

[@britamericaball2505]

Thank you for your help for our countrymens

[@sonymontes2059]

@@cristinaagustin4594 nakay mar roxas na po ang relief goods nila..hehe..tinago at ibinaon nila dinky soliman after ng makuha ung mga mapapakinabangan.ibinaon na lng kc natatamad na daw mag distribute.

[@IamGreya]

Puro kasiraan kasi ng marcos ang nasa libro eh at people power.

[@ms.achannel1682]

​@@sonymontes2059kaya nabaon din sila ng maaga!

[@remirjuncabatingan4506]

Thats my feelings towards the philippines.. Forever gratefull ...forever gratefull...tnks you.. 😭😭😭😭😭😊😊😊

[@laizacalolot413]

The experience of watching this was a amazing! But as a filipino, I'm saddened that this wasn't taught to us in school. I should have known this - filipinos should have known these parts of the history. Maybe, that's why a lot of filipino students get bored in history is because these parts weren't taught. But not to me, I would forever love learning our history and roots. I am overwhelmed by how our country saved the lives of these white russians and refugees - as how our country saved the jews - and I also admire the russians there for their resiliency! Now, I also appreciated the talents and hopefulness of these russians! They are absolutely the reason why they survived as well! If they didn't do something or just depended in the Philippines so much, they wouldn't have lived a life like that. But no, they made their ways to continue living even with a lot of struggles that they weren't used to face such as the typhoons and the problems on foods and tents. I am so happy to watch this! Thank you so much! This is so wonderful! Love from the Philippines!🇵🇭

[@berlynnakowitz2501]

If the Syrian, Afghan, African & other refugees coming to Europe esp entereng in Greece or Italy are encouraged to do the same what the russian refugees did in the Philippines ( building their own camps, schools, hospital etc.) the refugee problem & racism here in Europe would soon be eased if not resolved. Refugees here are not given chance to work, all are just depending on what the govt decides to do for them. Can someone suggest that to EU Comission dealing with refugee problems?

[@jhonreybayogos6683]

😭 thank you Phillipines . Not powerfull like other country but you are more powerfull in history of kindness LOVE and acceptance . Maybe poor in economy but rich in History and Love . God bless filipinos one of a kind in planet .

[@berniecaalem7546]

Thank u sir...poor country but full of love that's my country Philippines

[@yuangarcia1512]

i beg to disagree to you sir philippines economy is good during the time of president marcos

[@garyj.2424]

@@yuangarcia1512 that's not true check the inflation rate during that time

[@robertjanreyes5627]

@@yuangarcia1512 tiktok ba source mo? HAHHAHAHAHA

[@apopilay3755]

@@yuangarcia1512 Marcos made the Philippines 3rd world country

[@annann6136]

April 2020 Locked down, pandemonic covid-19. Nostalgia, watching documentaries about my country Philippines - never heard and read about these things. Jewish refugees, Filipino soldiers helping in Korean war, Filipino soldiers helping during Vietnam wars, welcoming boatmen from Vietnam, refugees from Russia etc. Please re-write Phippine History. 😭😭...so far I can only remember Marcos vs Aquino 😕

[@sonnyjhoesaligumba5503]

Wahahahahaha mas maganda pa manood ng mga sinabi mo kesa mag fb ang toxic next mona about Kay ex president marcos

[@OPERA943]

BRAVO TO YOU, ANN ANN. THE WORLD KNOWS IMELDA'S SHOES!!!!

[@stoicf5782]

Same hahaha

[@pjcanta8171]

he helps Vietnamese then killing his own kind.

[@pjcanta8171]

@@stoicf5782 stupidity!! 😂😂

[@jesonamor869]

Binabalikan kona to sa utube napakaganda nang istorya para satin pilipino at russia salamat at may kasaysayan na ganito sa pilipinas,

[@agotreyes6116]

We all live in the same planet we should spread love not hate, because love will never go wrong 💖. I'm proud being a pilipino.

[@Project_Atlas7]

Philippines is like a loving embrace of God. May the God continue to bless the Philippines. My brothers continue to pray for this country its leaders and people.

[@dicedragon1200]

🙏mahal kita

[@mariateresa9965]

YES I AM.

[@vuskgaming7867]

Philippine Phoenix thank u, we might be poor but we are loving people.

[@johnm249]

I have never been to the Philippines but I have heard a lot of good things about the PI.

[@nevermindus9352]

Malapit na tayong lumaya sa kasinungalingan ngayong nabubunyag na ang nakaraan ay puno ng bahid ng kasinungalingan.. the history tell it self that we are rich..

[@anthonyavenir5966]

President Quezon and Quirino made a huge impact to the humanity! I had goosebumps all over my body and can't stop my tears from falling. History will always be history, it's all in the past, but it made us who we are now. Salute!

[@zhangzhehanphtvwelcomeback7778]

😭😭😭😭😭😭💪💪💪💙💙🇵🇭🇵🇭🌍🌍🌍

[@marynussbaum5690]

That Philippines and the Philppine people makes unique and they call us, as a Philippines and the people are special. Why I say this? Because I heard it long time ago from other people. At that I didn't understand what they meant, but now I do.

[@Not.T.R.G.]

@@marynussbaum5690 Your a Russian?

[@Psycho-th8vb]

And now President Manuel L. Quezon has a movie named "Quezon's Game" What a badass!!💪

[@Papabogs1020]

​@@Psycho-th8vbyes it's legit...the way how president Quezon really want to accept more than just 1200 Jews but those anti-Semitic Americans didn't allow him to do so..

[@angelicaeguac672]

As far as I knew philippines used to had a good economy back then - this part of Philippines history never heard of - it's good to know about this act of humanitarian kindness I might say....thank you

[@shawnree2512]

I loved History since I was in grade school to high school. I was one of the few kids that actually listens to what a history teacher says. It's sad and disappointing that there's still so much in Philippine history that we don't know of because it wasn't in our textbooks back then or wasn't tackled that much.

[@ghievlain08villaver68]

My tears fall at the end 😢😢😢 .. They were thanking the Philippines for giving them shelter to live and protection for there lives .. What a tremendous job for our Pres. Quirino i hope someone will acknowledged his heroism ... I hope that they should put this story to our history textbook so the younger generation will knows about this .. Me either i didnt know that this story was happen to my country .. After i watched this .. Thanks for eye opening story .. 😊👍❤

[@joevicmeneses8918]

& don't forget about the Vietnamese refugees during end of the vietnam conflict who fled the communist.

[@enriquealigato1540]

Now am trying to connect the dots. When typhooon yolanda hit The Philippines, Russian came to the rescue earlier.Just a thought and yes, we are forever grateful for the love and support when we needed them the most. Both times were similar that they were driven by love for humanity. Thank you for sharing this awesome story i had never known even though i am passionate about Philippine History. I may not know but this piece of hope and resilience deserves a spot in our Philippine History.

[@Cml.Cams_Sarmiento24]

eh .papano purp aquino ang mababasa mong matino sa part ng philippine history

[@kukigee3387]

The Lord bless our country for countless help we offered to other people who badly needs help. We , our country, responded with great responsibility and great love that is overflowing. I am assured that no matter how difficulties we are facing, we are blessed beyond measure because of the good deeds our ancestors have to these people. God bless our country, God bless Philippines =)

[@mariloumamenta5563]

Yes indeed. Like when the late Pres.Manuel L. Quezon took in the Jews during the holucaust during the time of Hitler. The Bible clearly says that when you bless a Jew( the chosen people) the Lord will bless them. Thats why we are being blessed up to these days.

[@muymuy2006]

Sending love and prayers all over the world from us here 🇵🇭❤

[@jesmith123]

I couldn't help but to cry when the lady said "she's forever greatful" you could almost feel her overwhelming sencerety when she said those words as she repeated it twice. i totally felt all the emotions she was trying show as if i lived the life she had. it was very heartwarming.

[@davidranollo1268]

Grateful sis. May be clerical error.

[@zhangzhehanphtvwelcomeback7778]

Oo nga😭😭😭😭😭💜💜💜

[@animeboi4702]

Sir/Mam Happy, me too... It was a really warm "thank you",the sincerity and love was really there. God bless po

[@TheNnayaj]

Even they are old now they still remember the beauty of the Philippines and Pres. Quirino.. This documentary is overwhelming.♥️♥️♥️

[@paulhodireff9260]

Oh, you bet! Highlight of my early teen years. Thank you!

[@user-ko6xc8hy9v]

Our history teachers owe us alot. They didn't taught about this. Thanks to youtube.

[@supersaiyan1449]

But now some parts of this world the Filipinos are experiencing Discrimination and Racism 😢😢😢

[@sissyj9463]

Yes your exactly right, naranasan ko yan.

[@TravelingBarilisonsSociety]

Super Saiyan mas malungkot pa ay minsan mga pinoy din ang mga racist sa kapwa pinoy. Dito sa davao discriminated ang mga badjao, at iba pang tribo. Discriminated din ang mga indiano at turko dito.

[@xandeexandee6513]

@@TravelingBarilisonsSociety Totoo yan pinoy malakas manlait sa kapwa pinoy. Malakas manlait eh pikon naman.

[@hellothere-us7iw]

Yup there is superiority complex of Tagalogs(manila and quezon city) towards bisaya.

[@overbored617]

@@hellothere-us7iw whut?! these tagalogs you're talking about are mostly from visayas(mostly cebuanos and ilonggos) and mindanao, the sudden influx of people coming from north to south of the philippines into its capital are the promise of good life, my parents being one of those delusional people who thought living here is better than living in the sticks(ilocandia) but thanks to their good bartering skills they got to have several plot of lands, now, those who feel superior to their own race, the tagalogs that you mentioned, are descendants of these people, they learn it from their parents because what you are now is because of the influence of your family; I am one of these tagalogs even though I know how to speak ilocano, I consider myself as a tagalog(even if my father tell me i'm igorot idc LOL) because all my life, i've been living here not in baguio not anywhere but here in our capital.

[@duke3296]

I'm Filipino who lives in Sydney and I have heaps of white Russian friends... They love Filipinos once they know you...theyve invited me sometimes at their dinner or a party.... Such a great bond...

[@1estab41]

woow they are forever grateful to the filipinos (eyes in tears)

[@kimochii2090]

They share story about this?

[@ruthruth647]

Just wow, glad watching this! Makes me more proud to be a Filipino…

[@orlandobangayan8178]

My eyes begins to form a tears the history Tubabao Odyssey, refuge in PHILIPPINES God bless 🇵🇭🇷🇺🇵🇭🇷🇺🇵🇭🇷🇺

[@jeremygawongna1032]

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live. Everything is beautiful... sunshine, moonlight, but as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life, and that deed that the Philippine government did, it changed everybody's life. That's my feeling towards the Philippines... forever grateful... forever grateful... Thank you."

[@tyroncunanan]

That flower that extremely fragrant at night perhaps is the Dama de Noche - Lady of the night. Its fragrance is calming the soul. Fear not the night.

[@user-ff8fp8zp6z]

FOREVER GRATEFUL, FOREVER GRATEFUL THANK YOU! When the Russian Lady said that to the PHILIPPINES it really made me Cry... IM SO PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO... MABUHAY PHILIPPINES❤❤❤❤❤MABUHAY PRESIDENT ELPIDIO QUIRINO!

[@wallywalkabout]

I can't help shedding tears listening to the stories told, the difficulties the refugees had to endure as they were all uncertain of everything but had to be bright in spirit trusting in God that "there will always be a light at the end of a tunnel". My beloved country, the Philipines, may be a third world country BUT number one in showing kindness and love to others who seek refuge, my big admiration to the late Presidents Elpidio Quirino and Manuel L. Quezon