MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said that it lowered its on-site work capacity in Metro Manila after it was placed under the stricter Alert Level 3 in an effort to curb the rising number of COVID-19 infections. “As an effect, all BI offices in NCR shall be operating during weekdays, and will observe a 60% on-site work capacity, while adopting applicable alternative work arrangements,” said BI Commissioner Jaime Morente in a statement. ADVERTISEMENTPrior to this announcement, the BI operated on a minimum of 50 percent to a maximum of 70 percent skeleton workforce. FEATURED STORIESUnvaccinated or partially vaccinated clients, however, remain required to set their appointments online. Other places under alert level 3 are Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 04, 2022 10:23 UTC