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In August 2020, a total of 2800 pieces of pandesal and 230 pieces of 3-in
-1 coffee were distributed to the frontline workers of Potia District Hospital,
Rural Health Unit, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection and Local Government Unit of
Alfonso Lista. Likewise, 4220 pieces of pandesal and 405 pieces of 3-in-1 coffee
were turned over to the RHU, PNP, MDRRMC, BFP, LGU, and Aguinaldo
People’s Hospital of Aguinaldo, Ifugao. Another 5,350 pieces of pandesal and
430 pieces of 3-in-1 coffee were given to the LGU, BFP and PNP of Mayoyao,
Ifugao.

All these simple yet meaningful ways targeted towards well-being
only prove that, while the virus attacks the physical aspect of the people,
never can it damage the spirit of kindliness in them. However, there were
challenges faced by the campus during the conduct of these activities.

1. Fund –The fixed allocated funding for this Academic Year made it
impossible of the Campus to re-align some of its budget to finance
the program. Due to this, voluntary donations from the faculty,
staff and alumni were collected, and partner agencies were
tapped for their financial assistance.
2. Health Hazards – Since employees need to travel from one place
to another in order to deliver the donations to the respective
recipients, there is a possibility of them being exposed to the
virus. To prevent this from happening, the employees strictly
followed the health protocols to combat the spread of the virus
such as wearing of face mask, washing or sanitizing of hands, and

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