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Master of Panamax container ship killed by crew UPDATES
Mikhail Voytenko April 18, 2020 https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/04/17/master-of-panamax-container-...

South Harbor COVID-19 treatment facility to open sooner than target
PPA April 18, 2020 https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/releases/1039320

MANILA, April 17 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to open the South Harbor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) medical treatment facility as early as next week as retrofitting of the passenger terminal is likely to finish this weekend.

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.