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2-10-2008  Photo Collection  
Philippines: helping people cope with displacement and torrential rain
On 10 August 2008, the Philippine armed forces and fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front resumed hostilities on the island of Mindanao. The ICRC immediately launched an emergency operation to help those forced to leave their homes by the fighting. So far, over 120,000 have received food, water and basic household items.

© ICRC / R. Tolentino / ph-e-00113

ICRC staff distribute jerrycans, basins and tarpaulins to displaced people in Linamon, Lanao del Norte.

Many people are now on the move for the third or fourth time in recent weeks, and most left home without even these basic items.

Together, the ICRC and the Philippine National Red Cross have been distributing food, hygiene kits, blankets and other essential household items to displaced people since the crisis started on 10 August.




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