Manila Bulletin
OVP opens 1st free dorm for Cebu frontliners
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is launching free shuttle and dormitory services for health and frontline workers in Cebu City starting Monday, July 6.
The OVP's free shuttle service will initially operate on three routes with two trips each in the morning and afternoon.
The OVP's Dorm 1 in Barangay Banilad, near the North General Hospital, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested health workers must submit specific personal and employment details via email or phone to avail of the dormitory services.
Vice President Leni Robredo mentioned plans to open more dormitories and potentially extend these services to the neighboring cities of Talisay, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu by mid-week.
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