The last stranded tourists from Poland were evacuated by an aircraft chartered from LOT Airlines. The aircraft started picking up passengers in Palawan then went to Cagayan de Oro and then Cebu before going on to Manila to get the last strandee.
It is said the Philippine Coast Guard assisted gathering up those needing to leave and transferred them to the nearest larger airport. The Department of Foreign Affairs, DFA had to negotiate with Governors to allow foreigners to get on their island without quarantine and the Bureau of Immigration to forgive overstaying without penalty payment.
Regardless of our politics or nationality in times of crisis it is hopeful to see government deliver.
In solidarity with the free German people JFK said, "Ich bin ein Berliner" translated in spirit I am a Berliner against Communism.
We too could join our friends, Ich bin ein Filipino against the Covid 19 scourge.
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