Extension of the Validity of Previously-Issued Food Passes until the Lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine
The DA Memorandum Circular No. 11-20, issued on April 14, 2020, extends the validity of previously-issued Food Passes until the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is lifted in localities, following a directive from the Executive Secretary. This extension aims to facilitate the uninterrupted production and movement of food, agricultural inputs, and personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. All operating units are required to coordinate with local government units and the Philippine National Police to ensure proper implementation. Additionally, any conflicting guidelines or circulars are revoked or amended to align with this directive.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DA Memorandum Circular No. 11-20
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Department of Agriculture
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 14, 2020
DA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 11-20
| SUBJECT | : | Extension of the Validity of Previously-Issued Food Passes until the Lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine |
Pursuant to the attached Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated April 7, 2020, extending the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until April 30, 2020, the Department is extending the validity of previously-issued Food Passes until the lifting of the ECQ in respective localities.
The extension shall ensure the continuous unhampered food production and movement of all cargoes, agriculture and fishery inputs, food products and agribusiness personnel across the country amidst the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. HTcADC
All operating units are hereby instructed to coordinate with your respective LGUs and local counterparts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in your jurisdiction for the proper dissemination and implementation of this Memorandum Circular.
All memorandum circulars, guidelines and related instrumentalities inconsistent herewith are hereby amended, revoked or repealed.
For strict compliance.
(SGD.) WILLIAM D. DAR, Ph.D.Secretary of Agriculture
Cite This Law
Extension of the Validity of Previously-Issued Food Passes until the Lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, DA Memorandum Circular No. 11-20, Apr 14, 2020 (Philippines)
Extension of the Validity of Previously-Issued Food Passes until the Lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, DA Memorandum Circular No. 11-20 (Phil. 2020)
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