In an effort to speed up the delivery of relief goods in various towns in Region 1, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has mobilized heavy equipment such as dumptrucks and tractor head trucks with trailer for transport assistance to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its relief operations for families who have been affected by enhanced community quarantine.
In his report to Secretary Villar, DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan said that four (4) dump trucks were utilized for deliveries going to Infanta and Bugallon, Pangasinan; and one (1) unit prime mover tractor head with low bed trailer for the movement of goods in Caba and Agoo, La Union.
Secretary Mark A. Villar said that the national government through DSWD is intensifying its augmentation assistance to local government units with the DPWH manpower and equipment resources supporting in the delivery of food packs in various municipalities.
Food packs delivered in Pangasinan were hauled from DSWD warehouse in Basinloc, Dagupan City with the help of Philippine Army Reservist of 1601st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade stationed in Manaoag, Pangasinan while the goods delivered in La Union were from DSWD warehouse in Barangay Biday, San Fernando City, La Union with the assistance of Philippine Navy.
Secretary Villar has instructed DPWH field units nationwide to intensify coordination with DSWD and other frontline offices for possible transport support of government assistance.
The DPWH Chief also lauded the DPWH men and women who are also acting as support frontliners during this crisis.