Dar explained that other than providing jobs for farmers and fisherfolk, LGUs will be able to supply their constituents with healthy and nutritious food. The DA chief had previously made the same appeal to local chief executives (LCEs) on the onset of the ECQ last March. Several LGUs have already complied with the appeal as of writing, according to the DA. “Marami po ang tumugon kaya ramdam ng ating mga magsasaka sa kanayunan ang tulong ng pamahalaan sa panahon ng COVID-19. The Department of Interior and Local Government previously ordered LGUs to enter into agreements with their local farmers and fisherfolk for also the procurement of their products and the distribution to residents amid the ECQ.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 30, 2020 09:11 UTC