Manila Bulletin
Las Piñas city gov't prepares basic needs kit for distribution in vulnerable sectors
The Las Piñas City government is preparing basic necessities kits for vulnerable sectors affected by the enhanced community quarantine.
Mayor Imelda Aguilar has directed barangay heads to identify vulnerable residents in their respective areas.
Barangay officials are also tasked with continuing sanitation and disinfection efforts to prevent virus spread.
The city government will provide transportation for essential workers like health frontliners, doctors, nurses, and drugstore employees within Las Piñas.
Tents with folding beds have been set up in barangays to temporarily house individuals suspected of having the virus before they are taken to hospitals.
The local DSWD is conducting rescue operations for street dwellers, who are more susceptible to the virus, and bringing them to Bahay Kalinga for care.
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