Govt OKs special flights for stranded OFWs

The government has allowed special commercial flights to bring home stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from countries with travel restrictions due to the Delta variant.

Stranded OFWs in Oman, UAE, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh will be prioritized for these flights.

A Special Working Group (SWG), including DOH, BOQ, OWWA, DFA, DOTR, Philippine Coast Guard, and Department of Tourism, will determine the health protocols for these special commercial flights.

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