The cooperative movement in the country answered Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s call to use its community development fund to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and help its community members mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the crisis. “We in the cooperative movement have largely heeded the call of Senator Bong Go to do our share in helping our members as well as the communities and barangay (villages) where our entities are located,” the Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC) said in a statement on Saturday. The PCC detailed the forms of assistance it had extended to their communities to support the government’s efforts against the further spread of the virus. “The forms of assistance that we have been extending include, among others, the donation of basic commodities such as food; preparation and distribution of food packs and hygienic aids; logistics support for health/medical workers through the provision of PPE (personal protective equipment); and engaging in sanitation/disinfecting work within coop offices as well as barangay,” the statement said. He said Filipino should come together, saying nothing would impossible if people were united.

Source: Manila Times April 11, 2020 16:21 UTC