International cruise line operators have included the Philippines in their Southeast Asian itineraries but this time, not to bring tourists but to send home Filipino crews brought on by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)said 13 cruise ships were at the Manila Bay anchorage area as of May 4 and eight more ships are expected to arrive, carrying thousands of Filipino seafarers.
Already have an active account? Log in here.
Continue reading with one of these options:
Continue reading with one of these options:
Premium + Digital Edition
Ad-free access
P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
- Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
- Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)
TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details
If you have an active account, log in
here
.