OWWA’s ‘Hatid-Sundo’ Program for Stranded OFWs Suspended Amid Further Lockdowns

With more lockdowns announced in other parts of the country due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac announced the momentary suspension of the Hatid-Sundo service in Luzon beginning March 30 until further notice.

“This is to give our drivers, nurses, bus monitors, dispatchers, luggage handlers, airport coordinators and repatriation personnel a chance to recharge after all their intense, hard work. I thank them for their onhand service to our OFWs since March 16,” Admin Cacdac said.

However, he added that “airport assistance and accommodation service within NCR for returning OFWs shall continue,” after soliciting the support of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Tourism to afford these essential services to the stranded OFWs.

Cognizant of the announcement of the Department of Labor and Employment in granting financial assistance to displaced OFWS affected by the COVID-19, Administrator Cacdac requests all affected OFWs to await the announcement as guidelines are being prepared for its implementation

Due to the prevailing enforcement of Enhanced Community Quarantine in the entire Luzon island to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has launched the “Hatid-Sundo sa mga Stranded OFWs” service. This service is aimed at providing free transportation service for overseas Filipino workers traveling to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

NAIA to Dau (via NLEX)
Schedule: 7AM; 12 NN; 6PM NAIA Terminal 3

1. NAIA Terminal 2
2. NAIA Terminal 1
3. Tabang Exit
4. Sm City San Fernando
5. Dau Bus Terminal

NAIA Terminal To Turbina Terminal (Via SLEX)
Schedule: 7am; 12 Nn; 6pm (Vice-versa)

1. NAIA Terminal 3
2. NAIA Terminal 2
3. NAIA Terminal 1
4. Mcdonalds (St. Dominic), Bacoor
5. Central Savemore, Salitran
6. Sm Dasmarinas
7. Sta. Rosa Exit
8. Turbina Terminal, Calamba

NAIA Terminal To Fairview (Via España)
Schedule: 7am; 12 Nn; 6pm

• NAIA Terminal 3
• NAIA Terminal 2
• NAIA Terminal 1
• Baclaran Church
• Raon Overpass, Quiapo
• Welcome Rotonda (Umdc)
• Philcoa (Jollibee)
• Tandang Sora (Mercury Drug)
• Sandiganbayan
• Robinsons Commonwealth (Before Rotonda)

Fairview (Via Espana) To NAIA Terminal (Via España)
Schedule: 7am; 12 Nn; 6pm

• Robinsons Commonwealth (Before Rotonda)
• Overpass Fronting St. Peter Church
• Tandang Sora (Mcdonalds)
• Philcoa (Petron)
• Dilg Bldg (Front)
• Welcome Rotonda (Mcdonalds)
• UST Main Gate
• Quiapo Church
• Baclaran Church
• NAIA Terminal 1
• NAIA Terminal 2
• NAIA Terminal 3

NAIA Terminal To Monumento (Via Edsa)
Schedule: 7am; 12 Nn; 6pm

• NAIA Terminal 3
• NAIA Terminal 2
• NAIA Terminal 1
• Ayala (Shell)
• Guadalupe Market
• Sm Megamall
• Cubao (Farmers Plaza)
• Centris Walk, Edsa, Quezon Ave.
• Trinoma Mall
• Balintawak (Shell)
• Monumento Rotonda (Mercury Drug

Monumento To NAIA Terminal (Via Edsa)
Schedule: 7am; 12 Nn; 6pm

• Monumento Rotonda (Mercury Drug)
• Balintawak (Puregold)
• Trinoma MRT
• Quezon Ave. (Mcdonalds)
• BLTB Bus Station
• Starmall (Shaw Boulevard)
• Loyola Guadalupe
• Dusit Thani Makati
• NAIA Terminal 1
• NAIA Terminal 2
• NAIA Terminal 3

For further information, call the OWWA hotlines:

• OWWA Hotline 1348;
• OWWA Counter (NAIA Terminal 1) – 09275781306;
• OWWA Counter (NAIA Terminal 2) – 09954825372;
• OWWA Counter (NAIA Terminal 3) – 09275781308;
• OWWA Repatriation Assistance Division
• 02 88917601 local 5212, or 5213
• 02 85516648.