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DFA: Repatriation of distressed OFWs suspended
Bernadette Tamayo May 3, 2020 https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/03/news/latest-stories/dfa-repatriat...

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) temporarily suspended the repatriation of distressed Filipinos overseas following the directive of the National Task Force Against Covid-19 restricting inbound and outbound flights.

Seafarer in Lanao Norte tests positive for COVID-19
RIchel V. Umel -May 1, 2020 https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2020/05/seafarer-in-lanao-norte-te...

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 01 May) – One of the four seafarers who arrived in Lanao del Norte on April 29 dawn tested positive for coronavirus disease based on the result of a rapid test.

Families of Ilonggo OFWs in isolation appeal for support
Tara Yap May 2, 2020 https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/05/02/families-of-ilonggo-ofws-in-isolation-...

ILOILO CITY – The families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), mostly Ilonggo seafarers, are appealing to government officials to give more support to their loved ones who are under isolation to rule out coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

[OPINION] Confronting the new normal in seafaring
Ron Bridget T. Vilog May 02, 2020 https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/ispeak/259609-opinion-confronting-new-no...

Because of the pandemic, Filipino seafarers – who make up 25% of the global seafaring industry – face a very different homecoming

Halos 400 Pinoy crew lampas 1 buwan nang stranded sa cruise ship sa Florida
Mayo 1, 2020 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/pinoyabroad/736436/halos-40...

More than 1,200 stranded seafarers sent home to PH from LA
Jun Nucum - May 01, 2020 https://usa.inquirer.net/54702/more-than-1200-stranded-seafarers-sent-ho...

LOS ANGELES — More than 1,200 Filipino seafarers have so far been assisted by the Philippine Consulate General Los Angeles (PCG LA) and Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Los Angeles and sent off at Tom Bradley International Airport for their trip back home to the Philippines..

Coast Guard to conduct mass testing for seafarers on cruise ships in Manila Bay
Kristine Joy Patag - May 1, 2020 - https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/05/01/2011137/coast-guard-conduc...

MANILA, Philippines — Returning Filipino seafarers aboard cruise ships at the Manila Bay anchorage area will undergo a swab test and will need to be cleared of COVID-19 before they are allowed to disembark, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

‘I survived NCovid 19’ – Filipino cruise ship chef
Chef D. - April 30, 2020 https://usa.inquirer.net/54658/i-survived-ncovid-19-filipino-cruise-ship...

[A triple whammy hit a Filipino crew member on a cruise ship. His wife left him, his mother died and he tested positive for Covid-19 from which, fortunately, he has recovered. The following is his pseudonymous blog:]

Let me start my story.

Honk if you love seafarers
Kim Link-Wills Thursday, April 30, 2020 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/honk-if-you-love-seafarers

International organizations calling for show of solidarity as well as recognition of COVID-19 as occupational disease

Seafarers around the world are being asked to sound their ships’ horns when in port at noon Friday as a show of solidarity.

Who is Responsible for Seafarers Stranded by the Pandemic?
Chevanev Charles 04-29-2020 https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/who-is-responsible-for-sea...