QUEZON CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the continuous delivery of agricultural products from Northern Luzon to Metro Manila despite yesterday's 7-magnitude earthquake.

In the DA Bulletin No. 1 related 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake released on Thursday, it stated that there is a total of eleven major roads were closed due to landslides, stone and broken roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Further, it stated that the closure and partial closure of major roads in provinces of Benguet and Mt. Province may not have a significant effect on the delivery of agri-fishery goods to National Capital Region as the Local Government Units (LGUs) and concerned agencies have immediately responded and conducted early clearing operations.

The agency is continuously coordinating with the NGAs, LGUs and other DRMM-related agencies for updates and immediate intervention and assistance to be given to the affected farmers.

At the moment, there are still no reported damage and losses in the agriculture and fisheries commodities and infrastructures that could hamper the food supply system after the quake that occurred yesterday. (PIA-NCR)