LGU battle vs hunger rages on
photograph by alfonso padilla for the daily tribune @tribunephl_al
As the Philippines braced for the uncertain when the coronavirus disease pandemic first reached the country, local government units scrambled to ensure the safety of their constituents from the deadly respiratory disease.
The national government – led by then President Rodrigo Duterte – put up measures to help minimize infections in the country. A move that the administration came up with was the imposition of lockdowns in the country.
Duterte then ordered the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine – which required the suspension of classes, temporary closure of non-essential businesses and enterprises, setting up of checkpoints at every entry and exit points, and for people to stay home.
Photograph courtesy of DA<br />National Capital Region city mayors are encouraged to avail of the Enhanced KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Financial Grant Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service to ensure availability, affordability, and accessibility of basic agricultural commodities during the community quarantine period.
The year 2020 left the people wondering what would happen, as actions were restricted, and work was limited, while earning a living to survive was difficult for many of the people.
Hunger was one of the most potent problems that the lockdowns caused, and malnutrition was just as prevalent with people nowhere to go to get food because of the strict implementation of quarantine protocols.
