DA vows continuous food flow in ECQ areas

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) gave assurances that farming and fishing operations will continue, including related activities throughout the food value chain, to ensure continuous food supply in Metro Manila and nearby provinces where the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) had been extended.

“We reiterate our appeal to the members of the PNP (Philippine National Police) and local government units (LGUs) to allow the unhampered movement of farmers, fishers, food entrepreneurs and food transport vehicles and personnel — who are also essential workers — so as not to unnecessarily disrupt the flow of food from the farms and fishing grounds to the markets and our dining tables,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said.