How embassies are helping their nationals stranded in the PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' largest island has been on an extended lockdown since March in a drastic bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Tourism has since mounted “sweeper flights” to ferry stranded foreign nationals to Manila so they can board international flights back to their home country. Sweeper flights from Siargao, Cebu and Puerto Princesa, ferrying Belgian and Spanish nationals were also arranged on April 24, DOT told Philstar.com in a message. Here is running list of how these embassies have been helping their stranded nationals:AustraliaOn Tuesday, April 28, Australia brought their nationals home on three flights: Manila to Melbourne, Manila to Sydney and Manila to Brisbane. While special assistance to stranded Dutch nationals was stopped on April 8, tailored assistance is still offered.

Source: Philippine Star April 28, 2020 10:30 UTC