IATF reiterates unimpeded delivery of food, other basic needs

March 22, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on Sunday reminded the local government units (LGUs) on ensuring unhampered delivery of food and other basic necessities.

IATF-EID spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles reiterated that all types of cargo, including food, hygienic products and medical products, should be allowed to enter in all areas to avoid shortage.

He added that all personnel of business establishments permitted to operate during the enhanced community quarantine should also be allowed to pass through after presenting proof of employment and residence.

"The policy on the unhampered flow of cargoes is a nationwide policy that must be strictly followed in all LGUs nationwide, following the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 19 March 2020," Nograles said. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on Sunday reminded the local government units (LGUs) on ensuring unhampered delivery of food and other basic necessities.

IATF-EID spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles reiterated that all types of cargo, including food, hygienic products and medical products, should be allowed to enter in all areas to avoid shortage.

He added that all personnel of business establishments permitted to operate during the enhanced community quarantine should also be allowed to pass through after presenting proof of employment and residence.

"The policy on the unhampered flow of cargoes is a nationwide policy that must be strictly followed in all LGUs nationwide, following the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 19 March 2020," Nograles said. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS