Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (MANILA BULLETIN) POEA announced this in a public advisory as “a preventive measure against COVID-19.” All offices of the POEA as well as other government agencies and private establishments located at the Blas F. Ople Building on Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA will be closed to the public for the conduct of “regular sanitation and disinfection of its premises.” Given this, POEA said that all clients who have prior appointment or schedule on the said date shall be accommodated when it resumes its operations and services on Monday, Jan. 18. “We request your understanding and cooperation as we ensure our workplaces are free from the coronavirus,” POEA added.