On Saturday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that starting December 1 returning seafarers will receive free COVID-19 testing through the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
It will be financed through the P270 million funds allocated for the maritime sector, said DOTr.
Only inbound or returning Filipino seafarers who have disembarked through Philippine ports and airports are entitled to avail of the free COVID-19 testing, as covered by the Bayanihan 2 fund. This will be conducted by a service provider to be sourced by the PPA [Philippine Ports Authority],
the DOTr said.
The financial aid was included in the provisions of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, which is intended for those badly hit by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
The DOTr will also waive some port fees for shipping companies and operators, as part of efforts to help a maritime industry hit severely by the pandemic.
The DOTr added it planned to spend P250 million to subsidize fees to be collected from domestic shipping owners, specifically, dockage (domestic) and lay-up fee (domestic).
To avail of the assistance, shipping companies and operators should have a valid Certificate of Public Convenience, a Provisional Authority, or Special Permit issued by the Maritime Industry Authority.
They must also have valid accreditation certificate issued by the PPA.
Shipping companies and operators who have pending applications for accreditation are also eligible, unless the said application has been denied by the PPA.
DOTr says COVID-19 testing free for returning seafarers
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