suspension of the annual Panagbenga or the Baguio Flower Festival and other local festivals have also led to the drop in tourism and agriculture sales. In the agricultural sector, 58,576 affected vegetable and livestock farmers with 24,300 losing their jobs, equating to P9.543 million lost in income. In the productive sector, at least 13,239 employees have been affected by the pandemic which halted work for almost two (2) months. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), there are 13,999 out of 24,716 micro small and medium scale enterprises in the entire region which temporarily closed, while 651 cooperatives halted operations, thus losing the unrealized sale of consumer goods and forgone income from loan penalties, rentals, and bookings. The infrastructure sector has also lost P3,625,749,547.51 in the subsectors of health facilities, transportation, communication, and other infrastructure. Data provided by DOLE shows that 727 establishments implemented Flexible Work Arrangement (reduction of workdays, rotation of workers, forced leave, telecommuting) affecting 12, 981 workers while 4, 203 establishments underwent Temporary Closure (TC) affecting 70, 268 workers. 72 industries implemented retrenchment and permanent closure resulting in 909 retrenched workers. Through the COVID 19 Adjustment Measure Program (CAMP), 25, 734 workers affected by the FWA and TC were given assistance of Php 5,000.00 each with a total amount of Php128,670,000 assistance given. Many vulnerable sectors have also been affected by the onset of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic here in Cordillera. Since economic mobility and other related activities were restricted, Cordilleran farmers went bankrupt as they incurred huge losses and debt. Due to the implementation of the Luzon wide community quarantine, Cordillera farmers suffered from inevitable loss due to the low demand of vegetables caused by the limited movement of consumers. The flower industry has also suffered a lot which led to its wilting and being left to rot. Agricultural technicians have submitted losses from harvestable flowers which continue each day. CHR-CAR showed support to the “Sampung Piso para sa Farmer: A program of the Provincial Government of Benguet in partnership with the Movement for Farmers Civic Action Group” by purchasing vegetables through the project to be given on its relief operations to the PWDs. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) faced difficulties in accessing food supplies and other necessities. CHR-CAR employees decided to voluntary donate money from their own pockets for the purchase of relief goods to PWDs in Baguio City and Benguet. The Office also conducted investigative monitoring on the situation of PWDS during the enhanced community quarantine. Most PWDs are located in remote areas and live in shanties or makeshift houses while those in accessible places are either renting or living with relatives. With 6Page CHR CAR REGIONAL HR SITUATION REPORT – JANUARY to JUNE 2020