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Abiso ng US, hinihintay para maiuwi sa Pilipinas ang mga Pinoy na sakay ng Grand Princess cruise ship
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is coordinating with US authorities and Princess Cruises for the repatriation of 538 Filipinos aboard the M/V Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland, California.
The cruise ship has 529 Filipino crew members and nine Filipino passengers, and several have expressed their desire to be repatriated.
Consul General Henry Bensurto Jr. stated that the Filipino crewmembers and passengers are generally well and being cared for onboard.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is waiting for the approval of the US government before it can repatriate the Filipinos, as they need to observe US protocols.
The ship has begun disembarking guests, but all crew members will remain on board for testing and quarantine.
The Consulate is still seeking confirmation from US authorities regarding Filipinos who may be among the 21 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, including 19 crew members.
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