The Philippines has officially asked the United States to place the country under temporary protected status (TPS), which will allow eligible Filipinos to stay and work there for a period of time to help in the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the formal request was made on Friday, December 13.

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