DINAGAT Islands Governor Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao, together with the Dinagat Islands Inter-Agency Task Force for Covid-19, initiated a program called “Katre-Karpintero” to respond to the need for more beds to be used in quarantine facilities in the province. Cagdianao Mining Corp. (CMC), provided the materials and the labor expenses amounting to about P500,000.00 that had 21 carpenters build 150 beds in five days. Equipped with sufficient materials, 150 beds were completed in record time, of course this also provided extra income for our carpenters,” said Governor Bag-ao. Primarily intended for the Municipal Care and Containment Center (MCCC) of Dinagat, the 150 beds are to be distributed to all seven municipalities in Dinagat Islands. The Province of Dinagat Islands remains Covid-free as the provincial government continues to closely monitor the health and safety of the communities.

Source: Manila Times June 27, 2020 09:45 UTC