Tag: returning OFWs

PHL suspends entry of foreigners, returning Filipinos who are not OFWs amid surge in COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The National Task Force Against COVID-19 has suspended the entry of foreigners and returning Filipinos who are non-overseas Filipino workers into the country. According to Memorandum Circular No. 5 s. 2021 signed by NTF chair Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the suspension, which starts on Saturday, March 20, was amid the “significant rise” in COVID-19 cases at the start of this year, which he said was likely attributed to “increased transmission due to […]

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COVID-19 Task Force chief implementer Galvez: 42,000 OFWs expected to return to PHL by June, may overwhelm hotels

(Eagle News) – Around 42,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to arrive in the Philippines in May and June, COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez said Tuesday, May 19. Galvez made the statement in his report to President Rodrigo Duterte during the President’s address shortly before midnight. “Malaki po ang problema po natin sa returning OFW. Kasi po sa ngayon po, more than 27,000 na po ang nandito sa Manila at mayroon pa pong darating […]

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