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PPA implements preventive measures vs. COVID-19 By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY - The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has strictly implemented the 14-day quarantine anchorage of a vessel in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. This is part of the preventive measures undertaken by the authorities against the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
given clearance, they were then allowed to sail heading to their main destination in Tubay, Agusan del Norte.
According to Mildred Padilla, port manager of the Port Management Office of Agusan, the said vessel docked near the Nasipit Port has been anchored since February 7 and right after the 22 crew of the said ship were
“We observe the 14-day quarantine period, so when the boarding team headed primarily by the Bureau of Quarantine did not see any manifestation, they will then issue the clearance,� bared Padilla.
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