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Gov't to aid 13K more LSIs; assures compliance to protocols
The Philippine government expects to transport more than 13,000 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in Metro Manila to their respective provinces through the Hatid Tulong program.
This program continues to assist individuals stranded in Metro Manila who were affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
More than 53,000 stranded individuals have already benefited from the Hatid-Tulong program.
The government's primary obligation is to provide transportation, food assistance, and financial support to LSIs considered to be in a crisis situation.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will also provide needed assistance.
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