Thousands of LSIs gather in Manila for Hatid Tulong program
On Saturday, July 25, thousands of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) gathered at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex's baseball stadium to prepare for their trips home under the second batch of the government's Hatid Tulong program.
The group includes those temporarily sheltered at various locations in Manila and some walk-in LSIs.
About 9,000 LSIs are expected to be brought back to their provinces this weekend, with Mindanao receiving its first batch on Saturday and Visayas getting its second batch on Sunday.
All beneficiaries will undergo rapid COVID-19 testing before departure, following health protocols.
Some LSIs stayed overnight at the stadium due to social distancing concerns and prepared makeshift beds outside.
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