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Extension Programs Initiated by the Campus

The Covid-19 pandemic has temporarily seized mobility
of people and the services geared towards them across the
globe. Although this has resulted in uncertainties among
people regardless of demographics and qualms in the global
economy, this only sparked immediate government response
from people even beyond the purview of their work.

The Ifugao State University, Potia Campus, Alfonso
Lista, Ifugao, is in solidarity with this call to cater to
immediate needs of the people under these challenging times.
Various programs have been initiated by the University
because it understands that the unprecedented global crisis
does not spare vulnerable groups in the society. Made evident,
IFSU distributed medical supplies such as face masks, alcohol
and antibacterial soaps, and set up hand washing facility at
checkpoints around barangay Potia, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao,
where the university is situated. to encourage the community
to practice proper hand hygiene.

In March 2020, 100 packs of relief goods were
distributed to the Potia Campus’ Security Personnel and
stranded students. On the same month, 170 packs of relief
goods, 100 pieces of alcohol (100 ml), 160 calamansi-based
antibacterial soaps and 100 locally produced face masks were
distributed to the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU)
selected residents of Potia, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao and stranded
IFSU student. Another 100 pieces of calamansi-based
antibacterial soaps were turned over to the Alfonso Lista
MDRRMC to be distributed to the frontline workers of the
municipality. Likewise, 140 packs of relief goods were turned
over to the Local Government Unit of Aguinaldo, Ifugao. For
the month of April, the Campus continued to help the most
vulnerable sectors of the community. Relief goods distribution

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