More than 50,000 OFWs from various countries have been sent home since mid-May following their repatriation to the country, Roque said.
Roque also said the government’s efforts to send home locally stranded individuals were ongoing.
Some 379 have been given transport assistance. Of the remaining individuals, 150 will board the OPV Gabriela Silang bound for Davao and General Santos, while another 150 will be on flights to Davao, he said.
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