DMW-ADVISORY-15-2023 — Philippine Airspace Shutdown on May 17, 2023

Mepartment ot Miarant Morker Blas F. Ople Buiding, Oigas Avenue cor.EDSA, Mandaluyong Ccity 1501 By: MARTIN Republic of the Philippines Date:May 16,2023 Tn DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS RECEIVED Administrative Services REYESII 6:00 P.M.

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PHILIPPINE AIRSPACE SHUTDOWN ON MAY 17,2023

shutdown of the entire Philippine airspace on May 17,2023.Per MIAA's advise, there will be no air traffic activity in the Philippines from 2:00AM to 4:00AM of May 17,2023 country's air traffic management system. (Wednesday), to give way to the preventive maintenance of the power supply of the The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has announced a two-hour

In view of this, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) hereby advises the public, in particular Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with flights departing or arriving on May 17 from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM, to rebook their flights accordingly

affected OFWs. Kindly extend all necessary assistance to affected workers. (LMAs) are hereby instructed to take note of MIAA's notice and make the necessary adjustments, if needed, to spare our OFWs from any inconvenience. Likewise, the PRAs and LMAs are directed to notify the DMW immediately on possible cases of All Private Recruitment Agencies (PRAs) and Licensed Manning Agencies

assistance, or temporary accommodation, may contact the Department at scheduled airspace shutdown who need assistance for flight rebooking, airport [email protected]. Balik-Manggagawa and Direct Hire OFWs whose flights are affected by the

For information, guidance and compliance of all concerned.

WV. MARIA SUSANAV.OPLE Secretary

Website: www.dmw.gov.ph |Email: [email protected]: 8722-1144, 8722-11598724-3665, 8722 By DMW General Services Division on CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED May 16,2023