{"id":99637,"date":"2017-04-24T19:05:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T23:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=99637"},"modified":"2017-04-24T19:05:05","modified_gmt":"2017-04-24T23:05:05","slug":"ofws-terminal-fee-exemption-to-start-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/04\/24\/ofws-terminal-fee-exemption-to-start-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"OFWs’ terminal fee exemption to start this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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They just have to declare that they are an OFW to be exempted. (Photo: Philippine News Agency<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u2013Exemption of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from paying the airport terminal fee will begin on Sunday (April 30).<\/p>\n

They just have to declare that they are an OFW to be exempted.<\/p>\n

This exemption shall be recognized at any point of sale, whether in the Philippines or abroad.<\/p>\n

According to Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal, the selling agent may or may not ask for a proof of entitlement during transaction.<\/p>\n

“If no proof is shown during transaction, the passenger should be able to present one during check-in at NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) where same shall be validated,” he noted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, starting July 31, air carriers will start honoring OFW exemptions at any point of sale for tickets purchased online, and through telephone and mobile applications.<\/p>\n

Aside from validation measures that may be adopted by the air carriers, OFWs may also be asked to show his\/her proof of entitlement upon check-in at the airport.<\/p>\n

MIAA said the proof of entitlement has been expanded under the new memorandum of agreement to include documents such as valid employment contract or recent payslip, among others.<\/p>\n

With regard to one year validity of airline tickets, MIAA said it would retain the refund counters at NAIA terminals until April 2018.<\/p>\n

Beyond that date, refunds may be done at the MIAA Collection Division in the MIAA administration building along MIA Road.<\/p>\n

The refund has no expiration and may be done through a representative, but proper authorization must be provided.<\/p>\n

“This exemption also serves as a fulfillment of President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise to look after the needs of our OFWs,” Monreal said.<\/p>\n

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