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Living in a permanently flooded city

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July 25, 2022

In the Artex Compound in the city of Malabon in the Philippines, flood waters haven't receded for 18 years, earning it the title of the 'Venice of Malabon.' But unlike in the Italian city, life here is far from picture perfect.

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