Manila Bulletin
Gov't to organize mass transport of LSIs bound for Eastern Visayas
The government will arrange mass transport for locally stranded individuals (LSIs) heading to Eastern Visayas.
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año stated that LSIs will be sent home together once the 14-day suspension for Region 8 is lifted.
Large vessels will be utilized to facilitate a single coordinated trip for the LSIs.
The government has initially scheduled a mass transport for LSIs on July 4, but those bound for Region 8 will not be included.
LSIs are advised against going to airports and seaports without confirmed travel arrangements to avoid inconvenience.
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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has temporarily suspended the transport of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to Western Visayas, Cebu Island including Mactan, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga for two weeks starting June 28 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
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The Joint Task Force COVID Shield has temporarily suspended the issuance of travel authority for Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) heading to Eastern Visayas for two weeks.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will strictly enforce protocols for cargo ships and trucks to prevent the unauthorized return of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to their home provinces.
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The Philippine government has temporarily suspended the travel of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to address concerns from local government units about the spread of COVID-19.
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