Storm Children, Book One

Sep 23, 2014

2h 23m

★ 7.5

Overview

The Philippines is visited by an average of 20~28 strong typhoons and storms every year. It is the most storm-battered country in the world. Last year, Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), considered the strongest storm in history, struck the Philipines, leaving in its path apocalyptic devastation.

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Documentary

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DMZ Docs

Sine Olivia Pilipinas

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