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Foreign tourists repatriated from NegOcc; over 100 still stranded
135 foreigners remain stranded in Negros Oriental amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
The majority of these foreign nationals are staying in resorts, AirBnB accommodations, or with local families.
On Friday afternoon, 55 Korean nationals, along with eight Taiwanese, nine Singaporeans, and 12 Japanese, were repatriated on a chartered flight.
More than 100 foreigners, including Germans, Canadians, Americans, and Swiss, are still stranded in various towns and cities in Negros Occidental, excluding Bacolod City.
The Provincial Tourism Division is coordinating with the Department of Tourism and local government units to monitor accommodations and assist stranded tourists.
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