SEN. Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros called on Malacañang to expedite the entry into the country of women and children fleeing Afghanistan amid the Philippines' commitment to accept refugees from the war-torn country.

The senator filed Senate Resolution 881 to reiterate that the Philippines has a "strong historical tradition" of accepting refugees fleeing persecution.

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