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Days are nearing as Filipina mother prepares for separation from Aussie son

Bernadette Romulo reads out the letter of her son

Source: Celeste Macintosh

Only days away before Bernadette Romulo with her two daughters may permanently have to leave behind her Australian citizen, 8-year old son and move back to the Philippines. In this follow-up report, Bernadette tells SBS what has changed since she first shared her story to the public a week ago and what steps they have taken since to further her appeal to stay in Australia. Image: Bernadette Romulo reads out the letter of her son.


Bernadette and her two daughters are given until 8 May to stay in Australia.


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