LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — The employees union of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol has donated P1.1 million worth of relief goods and personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontliners and selected beneficiaries amid the implementation of an enhanced community quarantine. ADVERTISEMENTThe PPE sets are composed of washable hospital suits, shoe covers, N95 masks, disposable head caps, face masks, sterile gloves, medical goggles, and disinfectant alcohol. Aromin said the fund was raised through the salary donations and personal contributions of the DENR Employees’ Union, including the employees of the Environmental Management Bureau and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the region. The Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc. Bicol and the DENR Bicol Multi-purpose Cooperative were also able to distribute 500 bags of relief goods to poor families in Barangay Mabinit, Legazpi City. The security guards, utility staff and drivers of the DENR offices were also given relief goods and cash.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 27, 2020 15:00 UTC