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Basilan town officials donate salaries for fight against coronavirus
Local officials in Maluso, Basilan, including the mayor, vice mayor, and municipal councilors, have pledged their net salaries for April to support the municipality's COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
Their combined salaries amount to P837,338, according to municipal administrator Rahman Sabito.
Mayor Hanie Bud emphasized their commitment to serving constituents, especially the poor, to cushion the effects of the crisis.
The donated funds will be prioritized for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers and essential supplies for families.
The Maluso local government has been distributing relief assistance, including food packs, hygiene kits, and cash.
As of Tuesday, Maluso town has recorded three Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) and 114 Persons Under Monitoring (PUMs) for COVID-19, with one PUI and 10 PUMs remaining under monitoring.
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