Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge in the Philippines 

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Jews expelled in Germany.. the Philippines took them as refugee. There is also one island where vietnamese were given a place to live in the philippines.. PH is a 3rd world economy with a 1st world Humanity

I'm Russian and I have lived here more than 30 years in Russia, but never heard of this story. It's absolutely fantastic. Thank you Philippines!

I'm Russian and this part of history just amazed me, these people overcame so much and they wouldn't cope without help of Filipinos. I send all the best wishes to such a great country and people🇷🇺❤🇵🇭

We give not because we have a lot. We give because we know what it feels like to have nothing.

Philippines maybe poor country.. dont have powerful military power.. but when trouble comes.. philippines will protect other country not by military power but the power of kindness and heart..

I just want to share that one of the white Russian refugees was my great grandfather whose name is Alexander ivanoff who settled in Zamboanga City together with his mother Parakovia ivanoff and some of his friends. He was one of the white Russian soldiers who fled Russia during that time. Am proud to be a Filipino and at the same time a Russian in blood.

In 2010 I moved from Calif USA to the Philippines. The people here are the sweetest, friendliest most hospitable people I've ever met. I just watched how under Manuel Quezon they saved something like 1200 jews from the Holocaust just before WW2. Now this about welcoming the White Russians. The Philippines is my home now and I found my sweet asawa here. Every day seems like the happiest day of my life. The Filipino people have every reason to be proud. God bless the Philippines.

Proud to be a Filipino and we thank God that we have a kindhearted open arms helping others country in need. . God bless Philippines ❤

I'm from the Philippines and I live near Tubabao Island and yes every year Russians will visit our place in celebration of this event.

When I was a kid I always wonder, why my grandmother has a lot of pictures with Russian, now it make sense ..

This was not taught in school when I was a student. This is a significant part of history. Amazing! Thank you LORD for using the Philippines as an instrument for your purpose.

7 years later, am grateful to watch this heart warming film. Makes me proud to be born in Philippines, a country with less fortune but with abundance in kindness and heartfelt humanity 🇵🇭

It's really extraordinary that the people who have the least are those that are more willing to help people that are in need.

This is probably one of the reasons why a lot of students in the Philippines find History boring. A piece of history like this should be taught in schools and is very interesting as well. It's so disappointing that a lot of Filipinos don't know about this.

Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge In The Philippines. It should be made into a movie. A great history like this should be shared with all the Filipinos and to the world.

Ty Philippines 🇵🇭 from Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️

This is so inspiring. I bet a lot of Filipinos didn't know this story nor such thing exist. Hearing their "Thank You's" at the end brought me to tears.😭

President Quirino is probably the nicest President ever lived. Not only did he release Japanese soldiers back to Japan after the war but he also opened his country that is badly damaged by the war to people in need. When I read the story about how he forgave the Japanese and released them knowing that those same people was the same people who took his wife and children's life blew my mind away. It must've been the hardest decision he had ever made in his life. Specially with the anger of the Filipino people towards the Japanese army. I truly commend him from the bottom of my heart. I salute to you Mr. President.

Спасибо 💐💐What a story...made me cry..kindness of the President of the Philippines 🌷🌷

After watching the Jews refugees to the Philippines by Manuel L. Quezon, RU-vid recommended this video. Another refugees story. I was so touched and at the same time proud that our presidents had such a huge heart. Elpidio Quirino and Manuel L Quezon are truly remarkable for show the hospitality of the Filipinos. ❤💙

4:15 goosebumps!! "The only country who replied to the IRO, Phillipines

We may be portrayed by some as a country of cockroaches, slum areas, poor, governed by corrupt officials, traffic jams and other worst images but one thing for sure, I am proud to be a Filipino whose bravery, patriotism, resilience, hardwork, love of family and hospitality have been proven and tested many times in history even at present! We may have encountered many disasters and challenges in life but we can still afford to smile and laugh at them. We may be considered among the poorest but we cannot deny food and drinks to any visitor especially during celebrations. Our houses may not be as grand as the others but we can always welcome those who need shelter. We may be in pain but still we are capable of providing comfort. I am a Filipino and I am very much proud to be one!

Long long time ago,there is an island called philippine who very supportive in other countries needing help....but now sad to say philippines seeing by other countries as a slave country how sad,,,,

nobody: Filipinos and Russians: **Casually trading with Breads**

We Filipinos gave them an island for refuge, and with that & nothing else, they managed to create a city/camp with 14 districts, dam& organized workplace. Wow, that is something we should learn from them.

it aint a luxurious life when they entered the philippines but hey its the safest place during that time for them

Спасибо Элпидио Кьюрино!!! И всему филлипинскому народу!

And we Filipinos ourselves never knew this SECRET for decades! I was shocked it happened right on our very own land.Why the government didn't let us know? Why the heck never mentioned it? IT'S A SIGNIFICANT HISTORY THAT SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO OUR SCHOOL AND TO THE WORLD.

This part of Philippine history would never have been known, were it not for the efforts of Annaliza Gonzales, former mayor of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, her daughter Kinna Kwan (who did first-hand research and production of the video) and the President Elpidio Quirino Foundation. Kinna traveled to several countries to interview some of the original refugees and their descendants, as well as some Filipinos who made friends with the White Russians and told part of the story, in order to portray an accurate accounting of how President Quirino and the Philippine Government played a big role in saving the lives of over 6,000 White Russians who were escaping Communist tyranny, first during the Russian Revolution and later during the Communist takeover of mainland China. Lastly, I am proud to have been part of that history.

Am I the only one who feel so emotional watching this? Humanity is so overwhelming

As someone who grew up in the Philippines, and considers it a second home, I am moved by this story, and so very grateful to those who put this beautiful documentary together. So many people don't know how kind, generous, and welcoming the Filipino people are, and have never experienced the magnificence of their country. To all of the Philippines, may you continue to be a place of love, hope, welcome, and refuge to all who come to your shores. Mabuhay!

"We, Philippines, will accept these people". Gave me goosebumps man.

Why is this not taught in our schools? I feel like we Filipinos still don't know a LOT of things from our history.

Wow! Philippines might be a small country but with a very big heart. God bless the PH. 😊🙏💪👏

I'm pure pilipina. I didn't know that there is this kind of history.. The spirit of humanity. Proud to be pinay.

I cried. God loves all of us. Love conquers every hate, racism, religion differences and obstacles. I’m proud of you President Quirino. I’m proud to be a Filipino. ❤️❤️❤️

Pres.quezon: we will accept jewish refigees. . Pres.quirino: we will accept russian refugees.

How am I only knowing this now?! Through youtube and not even in school... seriously this is AMAZING!

As was mentionned before, the Philippines had and still have a very open culture. Humanity runs strong in the heart of most Filipinos. I remember the big vietnamese refugee camps in Palawan I did visit over 30 years ago. I am married to a Filipina for 32 years and I love the people. Of over thirty countries I have visited the Philippines are probably the most hospitable place on this planet. The world is small: One of my Pinoy nephews in Germany married a girl whose parents lived in the very same refugee camp I visited 30 years ago. I have friends here in Switzerland with Russian and Tartare ancestors who were of noble offspring and who worked for the tsar in Siberia. I think they had also some Swiss blood allowing them to escape and live here in Berne.

Wow, thank you. As a Filipino American, this gave me a chill. I am not saying this because I am Filipino but I always tell my husband who is British that the Philippines might be poor in material things but definitely, we are not poor in spirit! We are not only hospitable, friendly but most of all compassionate!

This must be the reason God love the Philippines as He loves His people in Israel

I'm Australian, living in Mindanao with my Filipina wife, and I have a great love for the Filipino people, and for the beauty of the Philippines. I knew that the Philippines accepted Jewish refugees from Germany when no other country would, but I had never heard about the White Russian refugees in the Philippines. My late wife in Australia was from a Latvian family. Her parents emigrated to Australia in 1949, around the same time as the resettlement of the White Russians. It is possible some of the people we knew in the Latvian community in Australia may have come to Australia in the way described here.

So proud and glad to have seen this video. I am a Filipino and baptized by a Russian Orthodox Church and met one of the Russian woman who goes to same Russian Orthodox church as me who was in this camp. Thank you for this. Truly proud! St. John is so dear to my family and it is all in God's destiny.

Thank you for sharing this amazing information as a Filipino...never included in our history books...but it's never too late...the Bayanihan Spirit of a Filipino...Pinoy with a heart. Thank you Lord for preserving our country Philippines... God bless the 🇵🇭

30:14 "Thank you." Did anybody else's eyes started leaking strange water when she said that? That was possibly the most sincere 'thank you' I've ever heard.

This is forgotten History.. once again not only Jews Vietnamese and white Russian save by Filipino People.. Amazing people.. God bless Philippines.

Pres.elpidio quirino thank you sa kabutihan ng iyong puso...and sa history na ito....sarap maging pinoy❤❤❤

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live. Everything is beautiful... sunshine, moonlight... But as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life, And that deed that the Philippine government did, It changed everybody's life. That's my feeling towards the Philippines... Forever grateful... forever grateful! Thank you." --Tubabao Odyssey: Refuge in the Philippines Such a wonderful documentary. I should probably visit Tubabao for my next trip.

Why did I not learn this in school? This is a beautiful part of Philippine histoy! Seriously why??

Calling the Philippine Department of Education, where is the history subject.

Didn't expect this incredible story! Cried so much. Despite the conditions of my country, I can never be prouder of my Filipino heritage!

This is so emotional to watch. As a Filipino, I am very proud, I'm very happy. I'm happy that they find the Philippines beautiful, I'm happy that they found a place to settle in at the end. They've been through a lot and they never give up. I'm very happy for them and very proud to be a filipino. Mabuhay kayong lahat!

up to this day Filipinos continue to save lives everyday all over the world! just look in any hospital all over the world you will see so many Filipino Nurses saving lives!

Now more then ever I'm proud that I chose a Filipina girlfriend.

Its my first time I knew that we have a Russian REFUGE here in the Philippines before.. They are very creative Russians.

All the scenes are so moving. When they say thank you Philippines, it's as if they thank me. It just hits me straight to my core. This is just excellent. This is by far the best docu video about Philippine History I've ever seen.

*Man, I just found out about Philippines being the ONLY COUNTRY to accept the migrating Jews and also Filipino soldiers helping Korea and now this, I had no idea*

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live... Everything's beautiful, sunshine, moonlight. But as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life. And that deed, that the Philippine government did, it changed everybody's life. Forever greatful.... Forever greatful.... " Very inspiring and touching!

I am a filipino but totally ignorant about this beautiful history.Its a heartwarming story and hopefully more younger generations in the Philippines knows about it.

30:14 was the most sincerest "thank you" I have ever heard..got teary eyes literally..

We never heard this story when we were in grade school. All they taught us was the bullshit rivalry of Marcos and Aquino. They really need to put this in history text books for Ph elementary schools.

😭 thank you Phillipines . Not powerfull like other country but you are more powerfull in history of kindness LOVE and acceptance . Maybe poor in economy but rich in History and Love . God bless filipinos one of a kind in planet .

This event in the History of the Philippines haven't been taught in schools - what a beautiful and great humanitarian heart of the then President Quirino. :)

Thank you for this production….it is beautiful…may our country Philippines,leaders and citizenry continue to uphold what the previous leaders of our land did what is good and what is right…God bless Philippines.

"When you're young, you don't think of the rest of your life. You just live. Everything is beautiful... sunshine, moonlight, but as you grow older, and you begin to reminisce about your life, and that deed that the Philippine government did, it changed everybody's life. That's my feeling towards the Philippines... forever grateful... forever grateful... Thank you."

whoever wrote the philippine history books must be ashamed for being a bias writer, we should rewrite our history books

Thats my feelings towards the philippines.. Forever gratefull ...forever gratefull...tnks you.. 😭😭😭😭😭😊😊😊

I am a Filipino and I just discovered this several years ago since it wasn't in any history books. Maybe it would be nice if this is included in books. There are a lot of stories happened in the past that was historical are not included in books just like the Battle of Yultong, How Philippines saved/rescued Russians, Jewish and Vietnamese and etc. It makes me feel like what they have taught in school is not the whole history, there's a lot of thing we actually do not know of.

President Quezon and Quirino made a huge impact to the humanity! I had goosebumps all over my body and can't stop my tears from falling. History will always be history, it's all in the past, but it made us who we are now. Salute!

Even they are old now they still remember the beauty of the Philippines and Pres. Quirino.. This documentary is overwhelming.♥️♥️♥️

Sending love and prayers all over the world from us here 🇵🇭❤

We all live in the same planet we should spread love not hate, because love will never go wrong 💖. I'm proud being a pilipino.

I couldn't help but to cry when the lady said "she's forever greatful" you could almost feel her overwhelming sencerety when she said those words as she repeated it twice. i totally felt all the emotions she was trying show as if i lived the life she had. it was very heartwarming.

That flower that extremely fragrant at night perhaps is the Dama de Noche - Lady of the night. Its fragrance is calming the soul. Fear not the night.

This documentary film should be taught not only to all filipinos but to the world, what a bigger heart we have...and experiences by the people is a lifetime worth remembering, good things never die, as what other people says there is no forever..there is, the good things..

As far as I knew philippines used to had a good economy back then - this part of Philippines history never heard of - it's good to know about this act of humanitarian kindness I might say....thank you

I'm Filipino who lives in Sydney and I have heaps of white Russian friends... They love Filipinos once they know you...theyve invited me sometimes at their dinner or a party.... Such a great bond...

This is the right time to say "I'm proud to be a filipino". ❤

My eyes begins to form a tears the history Tubabao Odyssey, refuge in PHILIPPINES God bless 🇵🇭🇷🇺🇵🇭🇷🇺🇵🇭🇷🇺

Just wow, glad watching this! Makes me more proud to be a Filipino…

My family went through Tubabao with 8 members, and left with 9, my older sister was born on the island. Myself and two other sibling born in us. We have many photos of the family time spent there. Most of Tubabao Russians are dying off, all my family that were there are gone!

I have never heard of this story before until Yolanda hit Eastern Visayas. Russians went back to Tubabao Island to help the people recover. My brother in law is from this island. I first set foot on their shores as part of the rehabiliation team for an NGO.

I can't help shedding tears listening to the stories told, the difficulties the refugees had to endure as they were all uncertain of everything but had to be bright in spirit trusting in God that "there will always be a light at the end of a tunnel". My beloved country, the Philipines, may be a third world country BUT number one in showing kindness and love to others who seek refuge, my big admiration to the late Presidents Elpidio Quirino and Manuel L. Quezon

FOREVER GRATEFUL, FOREVER GRATEFUL THANK YOU! When the Russian Lady said that to the PHILIPPINES it really made me Cry... IM SO PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO... MABUHAY PHILIPPINES❤❤❤❤❤MABUHAY PRESIDENT ELPIDIO QUIRINO!

Never heard of this history of the White Russians. This must be shared to all Filipino people.

Now am trying to connect the dots. When typhooon yolanda hit The Philippines, Russian came to the rescue earlier.Just a thought and yes, we are forever grateful for the love and support when we needed them the most. Both times were similar that they were driven by love for humanity. Thank you for sharing this awesome story i had never known even though i am passionate about Philippine History. I may not know but this piece of hope and resilience deserves a spot in our Philippine History.

Binabalikan kona to sa utube napakaganda nang istorya para satin pilipino at russia salamat at may kasaysayan na ganito sa pilipinas,

I loved History since I was in grade school to high school. I was one of the few kids that actually listens to what a history teacher says. It's sad and disappointing that there's still so much in Philippine history that we don't know of because it wasn't in our textbooks back then or wasn't tackled that much.

.2019 na at ngayun kolang din ito napanood. SARAP MAGING ISANG PILIPINO KAPAG GANITO NAPAPANOOD MO. NA MAGAGANDANG ISTORYA NS DAPAT ITURO SA SKUWELAHAN.

When God showered us with KINDNESS, we Filipinos are there

"We Philippines accept these people" the time my tears fell.

The experience of watching this was a amazing! But as a filipino, I'm saddened that this wasn't taught to us in school. I should have known this - filipinos should have known these parts of the history. Maybe, that's why a lot of filipino students get bored in history is because these parts weren't taught. But not to me, I would forever love learning our history and roots. I am overwhelmed by how our country saved the lives of these white russians and refugees - as how our country saved the jews - and I also admire the russians there for their resiliency! Now, I also appreciated the talents and hopefulness of these russians! They are absolutely the reason why they survived as well! If they didn't do something or just depended in the Philippines so much, they wouldn't have lived a life like that. But no, they made their ways to continue living even with a lot of struggles that they weren't used to face such as the typhoons and the problems on foods and tents. I am so happy to watch this! Thank you so much! This is so wonderful! Love from the Philippines!🇵🇭

One thing I noticed between Filipinos and other nationalities is that, multiple calamities or war can never break a filipino and that's what we want others to acquire. As long as you're alive, there's still a chance to have a good life. To Russians, we love you.. humanity is part of our DNA and so is yours. Our country is all open for you, visit us again and enjoy our beautiful land. This is your home until forever. God bless you and to my fellow filipino people around the globe! Mabuhay kababayan!

Some races hate it when Filipino always says "I'm proud to be a Filipino" but no matter how much you get annoyed with it or whatever you say. I will never get tired to say I'm proud to be a Filipino...

The Lord bless our country for countless help we offered to other people who badly needs help. We , our country, responded with great responsibility and great love that is overflowing. I am assured that no matter how difficulties we are facing, we are blessed beyond measure because of the good deeds our ancestors have to these people. God bless our country, God bless Philippines =)

The greatness of the Philippines 🇵🇭 people shines over and over again.

Philippines is like a loving embrace of God. May the God continue to bless the Philippines. My brothers continue to pray for this country its leaders and people.

My tears fall at the end 😢😢😢 .. They were thanking the Philippines for giving them shelter to live and protection for there lives .. What a tremendous job for our Pres. Quirino i hope someone will acknowledged his heroism ... I hope that they should put this story to our history textbook so the younger generation will knows about this .. Me either i didnt know that this story was happen to my country .. After i watched this .. Thanks for eye opening story .. 😊👍❤

I'm proud to be a Filipino. We are big part of history helping our brothers out there. Maybe we lack of wealth but our spirit of Hospitality and care for other Nations are overflowing. Mabuhay Pilipinas 😊🇵🇭🇵🇭