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600 Soccsksargen LSIs, ROFs home via ‘Hatid Tulong’ program
The DILG's 'Hatid Tulong' program is assisting close to 600 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) to reach Region 12 (Soccsksargen).
These individuals, who were stranded in Metro Manila, arrived via buses and underwent health protocols, including rapid testing.
Officials confirmed that the LSIs and ROFs were turned over to their respective local government units (LGUs) under the supervision of health front-liners.
Some LGUs, like in Tacurong City, have mandated a 14-day quarantine in designated facilities for all returnees, regardless of test results.
Financial aid was provided to the LSIs and ROFs before they were sent to their final destinations.
Previously, the DILG reported assisting 1,476 stranded individuals in Manila and noted that 7,900 LSIs had returned home between July 4-7.
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