Manila, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has opened 24/7 help desks for minors traveling abroad (MTA) in the country's major international airports.

In a statement Monday, Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD's Protective Programs said the operations of the MTA help desks started last July 29 at the Davao International Airport; followed by the opening of the help desk at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport on July 31; and at the Clark International Airport on Aug. 5.

"The MTA help desk is designed to provide in-person assistance for urgent concerns regarding travel clearance for minors who have been offloaded or prevented from boarding their flights due to documentary problems," Colico said.

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