The acting chief executive sought PPA’s permission following a dialogue with local movers of essential goods procured from Metro Manila and its suburbs and delivered regularly to distributors on the island prior to the imposition of the Luzon-wide community quarantine.
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DOLE, 2 congressmen to assist informal workers who lost jobs
Under the “Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers Program #Barangay Ko, Bahay Ko Disinfection/Sanitation Project” or TUPAD #BKBK, temporary jobs will be given to informal workers like drivers of tricycles, pedicabs and PUVs, construction workers, farmers, fishermen, parlor employees, stay-out domestic helpers and other self-employed workers.
Local execs, public warned against publishing unverified COVID-19 info
In Resolution No. 4 issued last March 26, 2020, the task force said that the warning is intended to alleviate public anxiety and impose uniformity in risk communication after it received reports that certain local executives publicized COVID-19 data or information which are unverified.
STAY WHERE YOU ARE!!
Last Saturday, March 28, 2020, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) put its foot down on efforts to reunite the stranded passengers and workers with their families.
NFA rice stock falls below 20,000 bags
The NFA Catanduanes provincial office told the Tribune late last week that out of the 11 municipalities, only the town of San Andres has yet to withdraw rice intended for their respective food distribution programs.
Burial in 12 hours even for those who died of common diseases
Unfathomable despair and sadness.
This is the common lament of families and relatives of those who died recently from common ailments as local health authorities are presuming the departed to have succumbed to the coronavirus and thus needs to be buried in 12 hours according to COVID-19 protocol.
Brgy. quarantine pass “free of charge” – DILG
Barangays in Catanduanes that charged fees for the issuance of a quarantine pass will have to reimburse the money to those who paid for the privilege to slip through police checkpoints.
All local courts now on lockdown mode
Several hundred detainees and litigants will have to wait indefinitely for their cases to be heard at the local courts after the Supreme Court ordered a physical lockdown of all its courts last week.
PBM Obet Fernandez returns to his roots on 54th birthday
School children, teachers, administrators and parents enjoyed a nutritious lunch in four elementary schools – Burabod Community School, Cabuyoan Elementary School, Mabini Community School and San Miguel Elementary School – with a total of 506 pupils and 40 teaching staff benefited by the program. The feeding program was not only dedicated to celebrating the gift of life of the PBM but also with the purpose of alleviating the health and the holistic development of children.
Mayors recommend lockdown of island
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Catanduanes Chapter headed by San Andres Mayor Peter C. Cua is recommending a lockdown of the entire island province to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading among the local population.