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Tech-Voc institutions, TESDA-ADN distribute PPE to Caraga frontliners By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY – Renowned for their creative and charitable nature, Filipinos have truly displayed such character especially at this challenging time when the country is facing a health crisis due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Proof of which is the conceptualization of the “Bayanihan na! Talunin natin ang COVID-19” program, wherein the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) - Agusan del Norte Provincial Office, together with the Association of Technical and Vocational Schools in Butuan City and Agusan del Norte have initiated actions for the protection against COVID-19.
of Fisheries (NMSF), with the support of the NC II trainers, was able to create some improvised personal protective equipment. They produced 25 personal protective equipment (PPE) suits per week and distributed to the nurses, doctors, and other frontliners in the region.
“We hope to produce more PPE for our frontliners. The TESDA Provincial The Northern Mindanao School Training Center in Cabadbaran City
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| APRIL 25-May 1, 2020