WHENEVER I meet people who incessantly complain about good ol' RP, I feel compelled to tell them that, at least, they are not experiencing a big war since what we have are small wars, fought among ourselves to release tension like the smoking vents of Mount Makiling. However, in case everything turns from worse to worst — read on — and learn what "refugeeing" is all about.

The Philippines is a signatory to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.

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