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References
- ↑ "Finally, unity in PH swimming". Philippine Daily Inquirer . May 1, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ↑ Navarro, June V. (June 11, 2018). "Unrecognized swim groups can't join PSI events". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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