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May 13th, 2020 COVID-19 Updates on Modified ECQ Areas and Quarantine Procedures Travel Advisory

A ‘modified’ Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) will be implemented in the National Capital Region, Laguna, and Cebu City starting May 16 until May 31 as the Philippines’ fight against COVID-19 continues.

April 29th, 2020 One-Stop-Shop Process for Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

The Government’s ‘Back to the Province’ (Balik-Probinsya) initiative is gaining steam after it was suggested by a Philippine senator as Metro Manila faces congestion problem amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22nd, 2020 COVID-19 Latest Guidelines of International Labour Organization and Philippines Maritime Industry Authority

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Philippines Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued latest guidelines for the ongoing COVID-19 response affecting the industry. Below herewith are significant advisories to note.

April 16th, 2020 COVID-19 Latest POEA Guidelines on Deployment, Repatriation and Extension of Seafarer Contracts

The suspension of work and business transactions due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon has affected thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). However, most government agencies, banks, and other essential businesses remain functional. To date, here are the guidelines summary from the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) through their Memorandum Circulars, which directly affects local sea-based manning and maritime agencies.

April 8th, 2020 Philippines Extends Luzon Lockdown until April 30

President Rodrigo Duterte extends the Luzon lockdown for two more weeks. The ‘Enhanced Community Quarantine’ (ECQ) was supposed to end next week, April 13, but the chief executive decided to extend it until April 30.

April 1st, 2020 New POEA Rules on Shipping and Manning Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic

To give light and latest updates on Philippine Shipping and Manning Industry during Covid-19 pandemic, Crossworld is sharing an article dated 28 March 2020 from Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc. covering the issues on the employment of Filipino seafarers at this time of crisis.

March 25th, 2020 Stranded Filipino Seafarers due to COVID-19 Lockdown

An international manning group is appealing for help for stranded Filipino seafarers affected by the ‘Enhanced Community Lockdown’ currently being implemented in the entire Luzon due to COVID-19 threats.

March 17th, 2020 Updated Quarantine Procedures for COVID-19

Manila, Philippines - Recent advances regarding health and safety procedures for crew onboard international sea-going vessels were issued ensuing President Rodrigo Duterte's alarming health declaration earlier this month. The president issued a state of public health emergency 'Code Red, Sub-level 1' followed by a 'Code Red, Sub-level 2' warning as announced by the Department of Health - Philippines.