Filipino tourists stranded in UAE increasing
More than 6,000 Filipino tourists are now stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the Inter-Agency Task Force or IATF’s extended travel ban until August 15 for travelers …
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13 OFWs from UAE stranded in Singapore
13 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Arab Emirates are stranded at Singapore Changi Airport due to the Philippine government’s sudden decision to extend the travel ban to seven …
6k OFWs quarantined awaiting COVID-19 results – OWWA
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Wednesday said there are around 6,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are waiting for their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test results are isolated …
WHO report: Cases in stranded individuals, OFWs due to ‘poor adherence’ to protocols
The World Health Organization stated in its report that the increase of COVID-19 cases among repatriated OFWs and stranded individuals is due to the government’s “poor adherence” to quarantine protocols. “Many …