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TAWI-TAWI, Philippines – A pregnant Filipina who left Sabah and took temporary shelter on Taganak Island here died after undergoing cesarean delivery in Sandakan on Monday, March 11.
Niharaja Jailani, 31, was originally from Zamboanga and was working in Sandakan.
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that Jailani was bearing twins during the evacuation. The twins are in serious condition in Sandakan, DOH officials said.
“She was reported to be in active labor that is why the local government decided to facilitate her transfer back to Sandakan,” Dr Sukarno Asri, provincial health officer said.
Taganak is part of Turtle Islands, which is within the territory ofTawi-Tawi. Taganak is about 45 minutes away from Sandakan, Sabah via a speedboat.
An estimated 400 returning Filipinos from Sabah were stranded in Turtle Islands. A Philippine Navy ship carrying the 400 is on its way to Bongao.
At least 1,500 Filipinos have so far returned from Sabah since the 4-week standoff instigated by armed followers of the sultanate of Sulu. – Rappler.com
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