MANILA, Philippines — Some senators have questioned what one of them called an “ineffective” 1,500-cap on international arrivals in the country with the imposition of a temporary ban on the entry of travelers except for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
During the Senate labor committee hearing on Thursday, Senator Joel Villanueva criticized the seemingly confusing policy of the government regarding a 1,500-limit on inbound travelers.
He cited separate directives from the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
“The NTF announced the temporary suspension of travel to the Philippines… It also places a cap on inbound passenger ar…
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