intended for more than 100 indigent The official added that while they beneficiaries, who are affected by the perform their duties and responsibilities COVID-19 crisis. as frontliners, they also help those who are in need especially in this trying “This is a concerted effort of our times. personnel and officers through their financial contribution that enabled us The team would also distribute to buy the basic commodities which some relief goods to the indigent we intend to distribute to the indigent- families in the different barangays families in our area of responsibility,� within their area of responsibility. (JPG/ bared Delos Santos. PIA-Agusan del Sur)
AgSur farmers serve food amid COVID-19 By Rechel D. Besonia,
Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has started, and with the imposed community quarantine, one scene has been common -- some food shelves in the grocery stores were empty as people flock to buy food for their families. As regular shoppers stock rice, harvesting the nation’s food supply bread, meat, and other commodities, often without sick pay or health farmers are in the fields, planting and insurance.
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| May 16-22, 2020