The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reiterated that it will extend aid to Rohingya refugees, a minority Muslim group from Myanmar, who are now stranded at sea.

However, Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said there are procedures that must be followed before the Philippine government can provide shelter to the boat people.

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