The Department of Transportation apologized for any inconvenience experienced by the repatriated overseas Filipino workers from Dubai now under quarantine in a ship.
The Department of Transportation on Friday addressed issues raised by some repatriated overseas Filipino workers currently quarantined in a 2GO ship.
The DOTr clarified that it is the recruitment agency’s responsibility to manage the accommodation of OFWs in quarantine facilities. The repatriates called attention to the cramped quarters. With bunk beds so close together, they say there was no room for social distancing.“We would like to point out that most of the beds in the said vessel are built-in, fixed type, as part of the original ship design and configuration,” the DOTR added.
The DOTr also clarified that the room accommodation for the repatriates are free of charge and that the P180 charge for the three meals to be prepared by 2GO is optional. It said the Philippine Coast Guard and the Maritime Industry Authority had been directed to shoulder the food expenses of the repatriates for the meantime.
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