589 persons stranded at NAIA get help

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 600 individuals who were stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) received help from the Pasay City government and the Philippine Army.

Mayor Emi Rubiano said in a statement yesterday that 461 persons who have been staying below the NAIA Expressway were transferred to the Villamor Air Base Elementary School and the Philippine State College of Aeronautics.

Individuals who wanted to go home to the provinces started to flock to the airport on June 1, when the lockdown was eased to general community quarantine in Metro Manila.

They were forced to stay under the expressway after some airlines cancelled their flights.

The Philippine Army has provided temporary accommodations for 128 stranded individuals at its Wellness Center.

Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gabay said these individuals will given shelter and other basic necessities until their flights become available.

He said these stranded individuals underwent rapid testing and other medical protocols before they were accommodated.