Resolution author board member Maria Angela Sabando said domestic violence happens in many households during the COVID-19 crisis but goes unreported because the victims fear reprisal from their violent partners.
Myrna Ayco, owner of Ayco Bigasan and one of the supplier tapped by the city government, explained that their mistakes were caused by their rush to beat the deadline imposed by the city government in producing 37,000 sacks of rice within seven days.
The acceptance and distribution of donations of infant formula, powdered milk and other breast milk substitutes, commercial baby food, feeding bottles, artificial nipples, and teats are strictly prohibited because it undermines exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of a newborn.
The Puerto Princesa residents are being prioritized as the city government is doing the door-to-door delivery to those who want to avail of the free seeds.
