Tag: Public Health
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Over 10,000 Bacolod Residents Benefit from City’s Comprehensive Health Initiative
In Bacolod City, a bustling urban center, more than 10,758 locals have taken advantage of the hospitalization support offered through the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) as of November this year. This initiative has seen a total of 267,319 residents registered, with 71,887 of them receiving family health cards. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has…
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Gamay, Northern Samar Achieves Zero Open Defecation Milestone
In a significant stride towards better public health, the municipality of Gamay in Northern Samar has been officially recognized as a Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) area by the Department of Health (DOH). This certification came after a thorough verification process conducted by the DOH’s regional office, as confirmed by Maria Aurora Dubongco, the officer-in-charge of…
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Over 7,400 Grade 4 Girls in Caraga Region Vaccinated Against HPV
In a significant health initiative, the Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) announced that 7,459 Grade 4 girls across the region have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is known to be the leading cause of cervical cancer, a prevalent cancer among women. The vaccinations were part of a school-based immunization drive…
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Authorities Seize P2.5 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in Davao City Raid
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, law enforcement officials in Davao City seized smuggled cigarettes worth PHP2.5 million in Barangay Angliongto. The operation, executed on Tuesday, led to the apprehension of two individuals accused of breaching the Graphic Health Warnings Law (RA 10643) and the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act (RA 10845). The Police Regional Office…
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Red Tide Triggers Shellfish Ban in 11 Eastern Visayas Locations
In response to the detection of red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a ban on shellfish in 11 areas across Eastern Visayas. The announcement came on Wednesday, highlighting the presence of harmful algae in various coastal regions. The affected areas include Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City, the coastal waters…
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Dengue Cases in Caraga Region Surge by 194% This Year
The Caraga region has experienced a dramatic 194% increase in dengue cases from January to mid-November this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to the regional health office in Butuan City. The Department of Health 13 (Caraga) disclosed that the region has seen 13,319 cases of dengue this year, a sharp rise…
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Tarlac Governor Promises Uninterrupted Waste Collection Amid Landfill Closure
In the wake of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill’s closure in Capas, Tarlac, the provincial government has reassured residents that garbage collection services will continue without interruption. The landfill, managed by Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC), shut down following the expiration of its contract with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) on October 5. Governor Susan Yap…
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Increased Ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon Impacts More Communities in Negros Occidental
Residents in several villages near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental are now facing increased ashfall, prompting local authorities to recommend wearing masks for protection. The Murcia Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported on Tuesday that ashfall has reached Barangay Minoyan, advising residents to use face masks due to the ongoing volcanic activity…
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Antique Province Battles Surge in Dengue Cases with Enhanced Cleanliness Campaign
In a concerted effort to combat a significant rise in dengue cases, the Antique Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), alongside the local government of Tibiao, has initiated a vigorous spraying campaign. This action comes in response to the alarming tally of 1,545 dengue cases, including three fatalities, recorded in Antique from January 1 to November…
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Cebu City Reaffirms Commitment to Complete Bus and Sewerage Projects with World Bank and JICA
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia recently met with representatives from the World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to reaffirm the city’s dedication to completing two major infrastructure projects: the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the city’s sewerage master plan. The discussions took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City…
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