Philippine Army Provided Shelter And Sent Off 102 Locals Stranded In Their Flight

Last June 13, 2020, under the leadership of the Commanding General, Philippine Army Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay AFP had extended help to all the Locally Stranded Passenger of Local Flights coming from Manila and going to the different destination within the country. These passengers were seen to be staying and sleeping, waiting for their scheduled flights, under the Skyway near the Ninoy Aquino International Terminal #3. Some of them are reported to be OFWs who arrived in Manila and in bound to their respective provinces in the South. 

The stranded passengers were taken by the Army's buses and trucks from where they were staying and were brought to the Philippine Army Gymnasium. They were given proper accommodation and food during their stay in the said facility.

After almost one week of stay in the Philippine Army Gymnasium, they were finally brought back to the Airport Terminal after General Gapay had made the necessary travel arrangements with their respective Air Flight carriers.

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Army sends off 102 locally stranded individuals to NAIA Flight (Press Release From the Headquarters Philippine Army)

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army sent off 102 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for their confirmed flights today, June 19, 2020.

The Army coordinated with airline companies to schedule the flight of some of the LSIs temporarily sheltered at the Philippine Army Wellness Center (PAWC). Aside from the flight today, 52 LSIs have already been sent to their respective flights since the Army started accommodating them. 

As of writing, another 47 LSIs are currently being processed and will first undergo an initial screening and COVID-19 rapid testing prior to accommodation. 

The PA allocated the PAWC, the Army General Hospital (AGH) and specific areas in Libingan ng Mga Bayani (LNMB) to cater to the LSIs. The AGH is currently attending to six pregnant LSIs and two others showing signs of stress. A total of 408 LSIs have been accommodated since June 13.

“We hope for your safe travel as you return to your families, to your homes,” said Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay before sending off the LSIs. “Despite the challenges we face today, know that wherever you go, the Philippine Army is here to help you,” he added.

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These acts and concern to our people being done by the Philippine Army speak well of their motto: "Serving The Nation, Across The Land"

Good job to the Philippine Army!