The travel agency had been summoned to explain their side with Philippine consular officials in Hong Kong. Issues with the Hong Kong-based travel agency was attributed to their booking system, which occurred in May, according to the report. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, meanwhile, has placed the Philippine Air Force in case their aircraft would be needed to fly Filipino workers from Hong Kong. Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific have also offered discounted airfare and vowed to dispatch bigger aircraft to ensure that the stranded workers will be home before Christmas. RELATED: Cathay Pacific offers help to stranded OFWs in Hong Kong

Source: Philippine Star December 22, 2017 04:07 UTC