13 November 2020, Davao City -- The City Government of Digos, Davao del Sur launched the BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19 campaign + BIDA Bastonero/Bastonera at Rizal Park, Davao City. The activity was graced by Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang, Regional Director of the Department of Health Davao Center for Health Development, Digos City Mayor Joseph Fortich Cagas and Vice Mayor Johari Baña and was attended by Provincial DOH Representatives, barangay leaders and hired Contact Tracers.

Regional Director Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang applauded the LGUs initiative to halt the transmission of COVID-19, “Daku kaayo ang role sa mga Barangay Leaders sa pag hunong aning COVID-19 tungod kay kamo ang adunay influence dinha sa inyung mga lugar” as she expressed. She emphasized that by simply identifying BIDA Bastoner/a in every household, everyone will be reminded to strictly follow the 4 behaviours to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. These are B-I-D- A:

B- Bawal Walay Mask

I- I sanitize ang mga kamot

D-Distansya ug usa ka metro

A- Aksyon base sa tamang impormasyon.

City Mayor Joseph Cagas also re-iterated through this campaign that we can win this Fight as we adopt this B-I-D-A behavior.

Vice Mayor Johari Baña initiated the Pledge of commitment.

BIDA Solusyon campaign aims to change the behavior of the public towards the prevention of COVID-19. This is also the benchmark in establishing BIDA Bastonero/a in the City of Digos.