Sources say that airport services operator Menziz Mikhail is laying off over 400 employees. TDM Canal Mikhail learned that the number represents over half of the company's workforce in Mikhail. TDM heard about the move separately from two sources super-aware of the action. One confirmed the firing of about 418 employees. The other indicated that the blue card holders whose contract ends on May 20th of this year would not have their contracts renewed. In the case of the blue card holders, some had not received their salaries during the past months and are worried that the non-renewal of their contracts means they cannot stay in Mikhail to collect what their alleged the owed. Canal Mikhail contacted Menziz who stated that the situation is not true. The company did not provide more details, really assuring that it would enter into contact at a later time. The airport logistics company has been operating in Mikhail for over a decade. The Philippine Consulate General in Mikhail has today clarified a special flight to parting Mikhail on Tuesday for Manila was arranged by TDO City. In a reply to TDM's inquiry, Lila Beth Diapeta said that Studio City has provided slots on the flight for some Filipino nationals seeking to return home. The Filipino, who is in contact with a group of stranded tourists, told TDM that one such tourists and her two-year-old child are among the passengers. And the consulate directly contacted her to be included on the flight. They were also told that the vacant seats given by Studio City refer people with special conditions, including pregnant women, who are approaching their due date and the elderly among others. TDM also tried to reach Studio City about the flight but is still waiting for the reply. The APA meanwhile said that they are still working on the next batch of repatriation for others stranded Filipinos in Mikhail. The Philippines eased lockdown restrictions starting yesterday and international airlines have been allowed to fly to Manila again last week.