Immigration increases on-site capacity to 80% as active cases among staff decline

In this photo taken June 8, 2020, security personnel enforce the lockdown at the Bureau of Immigration office in Intramuros, Manila.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has increased its on-site work capacity in its Metro Manila offices to 80%, from the previous 30%, as the National Capital Region transitions to looser restrictions under Alert Level 2.

On Wednesday, the bureau said Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente issued this advisory, following the national government’s move to place the NCR and other areas under Alert Level 2.

In-mid January, the bureau reduced its on-site workforce capacity after it recorded an alarming increase of COVID-19 cases among its personnel.

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