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DOTr apologizes, clarifies mishaps in lodging returning OFWs in quarantine vessel
Vince Ferreras, Apr 17, 2020 https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/4/17/DOTr-apologizes,-clarifies...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 17) - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday addressed issues raised by some repatriated overseas Filipino workers currently quarantined in a 2GO ship.

863 Filipino sailors return from Miami – DFA
Consuelo Marquez April 18, 2020 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/186957/863-filipino-sailors-return-fro...

MANILA, Philippines — Some 863 more Filipino seafarers have been repatriated from Miami, Florida, in the United States as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect people, businesses, and economies worldwide.

Gov’t action needed for OFWs stuck in ‘filthy’ quarantine hotels
Christia Marie Ramos - April 17, 2020 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1260295/govt-action-called-for-ofws-stuck-...

MANILA, Philippines — The government should act swiftly on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reportedly being held under quarantine in “undignified conditions,” Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Friday.

Shipping time bomb ticks as thousands of Filipino sailors get stuck
Genshen L. Espedido April 17, 2020 https://www.bworldonline.com/shipping-time-bomb-ticks-as-thousands-of-fi...

Airlines, shippers warn of trade delays if seamen can’t travel
Arjay L. Balinbin April 16, 2020 https://www.bworldonline.com/airlines-shippers-warn-of-trade-delays-if-s...

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said governments should facilitate the movement of international transport personnel who have been affected by travel restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.