MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of repatriated seafarers who are residents of Cebu and Bohol arrived at Pier 5 of Cebu port on Tuesday, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). ADVERTISEMENTThe distressed seafarers were assisted by the Marina regional office in Central Visayas, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Quarantine, Department of Health, Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA), Department of the Interior and Local Government, Office of Civil Defense, Cebu Ports Authority, and Department of Tourism. IN PHOTOS: The St. Michael the Archangel carrying the first batch of seafarers arrived at Pier 5 of Cebu port earlier… Posted by Maritime Industry Authority on Monday, April 27, 2020Except from residents of Bohol, the arriving seafarers are residents of Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City. “As of 8:00 am, the re-tests for Bohol residents are ongoing and the vessel carrying the rest of the seafarers in the first batch has already departed and is bound for Dumaguete,” it added. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 28, 2020 02:33 UTC