The Iloilo City Government will no longer extend the requested moratorium on the arrival of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) coming from Manila.
Mayor Jerry Treñas, in a press conference, said he has been receiving text messages from these individuals that they would like to go home here.
He added that the new batch of LSIs is expected to arrive on Aug. 22.
He immediately convened the city government’s Covid Team to prepare for incoming LSIs and ROFs.
Last August 6, the mayor announced a two-week moratorium for sweeper flights and trips. It was done to allow city health personnel to focus on the increasing local transmission in the metropolis.
“Let us just prepare. We will do everything under control,” he said, adding that what is important is that LSIs have a place to stay and be provided with food.
Based on records, he said that an average of 50 LSIs arrived in a day.
Treñas said he has no problem with ROFs because they are being taken care of by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
He also expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education (DepEd) for the deferment of the opening of classes. It means, he said, that they are listening to the people on the ground.Perla Lena/PNA
