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Gov't sends off 3K more LSIs to Mindanao
The Philippine government is sending off over 8,000 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) this weekend through the 'Hatid Tulong' program.
As of July 25, 7,500 LSIs are confirmed, with more walk-in applicants expected.
LSIs bound for Mindanao departed on Saturday, July 25.
The program adheres to strict health protocols supervised by the Department of Health (DOH), including rapid testing for COVID-19 before departure.
LSIs will also undergo swab testing upon arrival in their respective provinces, where local government units (LGUs) have prepared quarantine facilities and medical protocols.
The government is partnering with private agencies and the private sector to address challenges in transporting the LSIs.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is facilitating the return of 8,408 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to their home provinces this weekend, July 25 to 26.
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