In partnership with P&G, Safeguard Philippines and Department of Health, the Manila Water Foundation turned over two handwashing facilities to Marikina City on October 29 to help ensure the safety of frontliners, staff and patients who will be using the quarantine facilities at the sports center. Dr. Beverly Ho of the Department of Health emphasized that access to water and hygiene is highly-essential in the fight against Covid-19. The project is under Manila Water Foundation’s pandemic program, which aims to deliver immediate water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in the new normal. Marikina Sports Center Head Dr. Angelito Llabres also mentioned that the handwashing facilities can be used even beyond the pandemic. At the time, MWF also turned over 400 hygiene packages and information-educational materials on proper handwashing, to help support the immediate needs of the residents.

Source: Manila Times November 06, 2020 16:18 UTC